Functioning Quotes

241 quotes by 207 authors

In a well-functioning democracy, the state constitution is considered more important than God's holy book, whichever holy book that may be, and God matters only… — Ayaan Hirsi Ali
The strike, the boycott, the refusal to serve, the ability to paralyze the functioning of a complex social structure-these remain potent weapons against the most… — Howard Zinn
There is a tremendous desire and longing for love, but love needs great awareness. Only then can it reach its highest climax -- and that… — Rajneesh
People are falling in love because a certain man has a certain type of nose. People are falling in love with fragments! Nobody is bothered… — Rajneesh
When your eyes are functioning well you don't see your eyes. If your eyes are imperfect you see spots in front of them. That means… — Alan Watts
When we bear witness, when we become the situation - homelessness, poverty, illness, violence, death - the right action arises by itself. We don't have… — Bernie Glassman
We are all functioning at a small fraction of our capacity to live fully in its total meaning of loving, caring, creating and adventuring. Consequently,… — Herbert Otto Gille
When there is no mind, you are in yoga; when there is mind you are not in yoga. So you may do all the postures,… — Rajneesh
Truth is always here. That's the only way truth can be. Truth cannot be anywhere else. The only time it can be is here, and… — Rajneesh
It has been said that love is a function of communication. I believe that to be true. I believe, by extension, that human understanding is… — Dan Pallotta
In countries with a properly functioning legal system, the mob continues to exist, but it is rarely called upon to mete out capital punishment. The… — Teju Cole
Having an intelligent secretary does not get rid of the need to read, write, and draw, etc. In a well functioning world, tools and agents… — Alan Kay
America can enjoy a vital, fully functioning government, with all the benefits provided by Texas, while reducing Texas at the same time. — Ian Frazier
I have changed the style of functioning of the government and administration and managed to change the perception. — Harish Rawat
As a cell contains a natural intelligence by which it fosters the healthy functioning of the body, I, too, have natural intelligence that fosters the… — Marianne Williamson
I hope that a move toward clemency with Judge Afiuni would be a step towards the importance of maintaining a properly functioning justice system. — Noam Chomsky
In a democracy, in a functioning democracy, what would be happening is that popular organizations, unions, political groupings, others would be developing their programs, putting… — Noam Chomsky
Commercial institutions, proud of their achievements, do not see that healthy living systems - clean air and water, healthy soil, stable climates - are integral… — Paul Hawken
A well-functioning microfinance bank can actually be a profitable business as well. So it became a perfect proof point that, through business, you can provide… — Pierre Omidyar
In the past, a great library was the result of librarians functioning as guardians of culture, tending and caring, selecting and recommending works that maintained… — David Gerrold

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