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We have a real role in how our own collective lives, our nation, and our world and society turn out. Seizing those opportunities is…

— Rebecca Solnit

During bad circumstances, which is the human inheritance, you must decide not to be reduced. You have your humanity, and you must not allow…

— Maya Angelou

The people of the United States have been fortunate in many things. One of the things in which we have been most fortunate has…

— John Dos Passos

In the midst of economic recovery and global upheaval, disasters like this remind us of the common humanity that we share.

— Barack Obama

Our sense of optimism, our can-do spirit, that's a source of great strength in America. But when there are no limits at all and…

— Peter Beinart

The people in the United States are some of the most generous people in the world. We saw it in Haiti. We saw it…

— Ertharin Cousin

There is something in us that loves certain disasters and the fever of this moment and surrendering to that.

— Barbara Kingsolver

There is one thing we must appreciate about the disasters: They are perfectly just when they do their jobs!

— Mehmet Murat Ildan

There is no country on earth that can touch us in charitable efforts, in disaster relief efforts, in doing everything to help. We do…

— Rush Limbaugh

The past year's natural disasters have highlighted the invaluable contributions of volunteers in our communities. They have volunteered their time, energy and skills to…

— Kofi Annan

Human beings are often at their best when responding to immediate crises - car accidents, house fires, hurricanes. We are less effective in the…

— David Suzuki

Great tragedy gives us opportunities for great kindness.

— Karen White