Decent Society Quotes

13 quotes by 11 authors

My definition of a decent society is one that first of all takes care of its losers, and protects its weak. — John le Carre
In the literal sense, there has been no relevant evolution since the trek from Africa. But there has been substantial progress towards higher standards of… — Noam Chomsky
... an essential feature of a decent society, and an almost defining feature of a democratic society, is relative equality of outcome - not opportunity,… — Noam Chomsky
Any decent society has to be built on trust and love and the intelligent use of information and feelings. Education involves being able to practice… — Myles Horton
A fundamental element of human nature is the need for creative work, for creative inquiry, for free creation without the arbitrary limiting effects of coercive… — Noam Chomsky
It seems to me morally a decent society will try to take some of the increased benefit and use that to alleviate the pain of… — Tim Bishop
A healthy democracy requires a decent society; it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful. — Charles W. Pickering
America is the greatest, freest and most decent society in existence. It is an oasis of goodness in a desert of cynicism and barbarism. This… — Dinesh D'Souza
The defenders of decent society and the disciples of degeneracy are often the same people. — Caleb Carr
Of course you should study whatever you want. The written appreciation and understanding of literature, or any kind of artistic endeavour, is absolutely central to… — David Nicholls
Including everyone in the economic, wealth-creating life of the nation is today the best way for Labor (Australian Labor Party) to meet its twin goals… — Julia Gillard
What we are doing in educating students is trying to prepare them to live more fulfilling lives for the decades after they graduate. And trying… — Derek Bok
Well, marriage is a very important part of our culture and our society. If we want to have a hopeful and decent society, we ought… — Karl Rove

Who Wrote These Decent Society Quotes

11 authors contributed a total of 13 Decent Society Quotes as follows: