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Category Archive: July 16

Dean Ornish Quote: “I grew up in Texas, eating…”

I grew up in Texas, eating meat five times a day, and I liked meat. But I began being a vegetarian when I was 19 because I found that I felt better.

October 29, 2021 1953, American, Dean Ornish, July 16, Quotes by Educators

Ida B. Wells Quote: “The negro has suffered far more…”

The negro has suffered far more from the commission of this crime against the women of his race by white men than the white race has ever suffered through his crimes.

October 21, 2021 1862, American, Ida B. Wells, July 16, Quotes by Activists

Ida B. Wells Quote: “There is nothing we can do…”

There is nothing we can do about the lynching now, as we are out-numbered and without arms.

October 20, 2021 1862, American, Ida B. Wells, July 16, Quotes by Activists

William Irwin Thompson Quote: “The teacher of history’s work should…”

The teacher of history’s work should be, ideally, not simply a description of past cultures, but a performance of the culture in which we live and are increasingly taking our being.

October 10, 2021 1938, American, July 16, Quotes by Philosophers, William Irwin Thompson

Dean Ornish Quote: “We all know we’re going to…”

We all know we’re going to die one day, but who wants to think about it? What’s sustainable is joy, pleasure and freedom.

October 10, 2021 1953, American, Dean Ornish, July 16, Quotes by Educators

Dean Ornish Quote: “I’ve found that if I tell…”

I’ve found that if I tell somebody ‘Eat this and don’t do that,’ it’s not only not helpful, it’s counterproductive because even more than being healthy, we want to feel free and in control, and as soon as somebody tells us to do something, there’s a tendency to do just the opposite.

September 25, 2021 1953, American, Dean Ornish, July 16, Quotes by Educators

William Irwin Thompson Quote: “In the domain of cops and…”

In the domain of cops and robbers, an interdiction serves to structure a black market and a shadow economy.

September 17, 2021 1938, American, July 16, Quotes by Philosophers, William Irwin Thompson

Dean Ornish Quote: “A valid scientific theory is predictive…”

A valid scientific theory is predictive, verifiable, and replicable. To me, that’s beautiful.

September 2, 2021 1953, American, Dean Ornish, July 16, Quotes by Educators

William Irwin Thompson Quote: “Hominid and human evolution took place…”

Hominid and human evolution took place over millions and not billions of years, but with the emergence of language there was a further acceleration of time and the rate of change.

August 22, 2021 1938, American, July 16, Quotes by Philosophers, William Irwin Thompson

Ida B. Wells Quote: “The white man’s victory soon became…”

The white man’s victory soon became complete by fraud, violence, intimidation and murder.

August 8, 2021 1862, American, Ida B. Wells, July 16, Quotes by Activists

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