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Human society cannot basically stop the destruction of the environment under capitalism. Socialism is the only structure that makes it possible. — Gus Hall
The fate of mankind, as well as religion, depends on the emergence of a new faith in the future. Armed with such a faith, we… — Al Gore
Set stretch goals. Don't ever settle for mediocrity. The key to stretch is to reach for more than you think is possible. Don't sell yourself… — Jack Welch
It is obvious that the most despotic forms of social organization would be suitable for inert men who are satisfied with the situation fate has… — Madame de Stael
Again there is another great and powerful cause why the sciences have made but little progress; which is this. It is not possible to run… — Francis Bacon
The possession of unlimited power will make a despot of almost any man. There is a possible Nero in the gentlest human creature that walks. — Thomas Bailey Aldrich
We need to push ourselves to make as many reductions as possible in our own energy use first.. and that takes time. But we must… — Rupert Murdoch
Yet is it possible in terms of the motion of atoms to explain how men can invent an electric motor, or design and build a… — Arthur Compton
This has resulted in more and more people becoming inner-directed and having as their only goal, getting as much as they can get out of… — Robert Teeter
Vigilance in watching opportunity, tact and daring in seizing upon opportunity, force and persistence in crowding opportunity to its utmost of possible achievement - these… — Austin Phelps
All things are possible, once enough human beings realize that everything is at stake. — Norman Cousins
It is not always the most brilliant speculations nor the choice of the most exotic materials that is most profitable. I prefer Monsieur de Reaumur… — Unknown Author
By explanation the scientist understands nothing except the reduction to the least and simplest basic laws possible, beyond which he cannot go, but must plainly… — Carl Friedrich Gauss
Who can stop climate change? We can. You and you and you, and me. And it is not just that we can stop it, we… — Desmond Tutu
What we need to do is to have a sensible approach to immigration. It needs to be open. It needs to be non-dogmatic and non-bigoted.… — William J. Clinton
I've seen some springs that ended up being terrible winters. We human beings are gregarious. We can't live alone. For our lives to be possible,… — Jose Mujica
As everyone knows, there is no intelligence in coercion or forcing another into action or realization. And if the name of the galactic game is… — Jose Arguelles
In those rare moments, when such a person comes along, we need to put aside our plans and reach for what we know is possible. — Caroline Kennedy
Word it as softly as you please, the spirit of patriotism is the spirit of the dog and wolf. The moment there is a misunderstanding… — Mark Twain
One ought, everyday, to hear a song, read a fine poem, and, if possible, to speak a few reasonable words. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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