Effort Quote by Stephen Hough

Some of the folks we see are in for defending themselves against their abusers, or drug charges that, because of the California state prison…

— Thao Nguyen

People today read less, take fewer museum trips, and attend fewer concerts. Is that because these activities aren't as fun? The decline... can be…

— Frank Partnoy

The aim has got to be to maximize the opportunities for prisoners, having got themselves clean and got themselves some training, to have the…

— Crispin Blunt

If crime is going down, you shouldn't be increasing resources for crime prevention. Or you should be taking note of what has worked and…

— Steven Pinker

The benefits of prison education go beyond lowering recidivism rates and increasing post-release employment. It can also rekindle a sense of purpose and confidence.

— Clint Smith

Study after study has shown that the availability of stable employment, reduced income inequality and post-imprisonment neighbourhood affluence are three of the most significant…

— Ash Sarkar

More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty.

— Jerry Weller

To be honest, I would probably rather spend, like, a month in prison than spend a month rehearsing with some musicians, metalheads. I pick…

— Varg Vikernes

Incarcerating non-violent offenders in the same population as more dangerous criminals has the effect of inculcating the former into a culture of criminality common…

— Ken Cuccinelli

Prisoners are the greatest audience that an entertainer can perform to.

— Johnny Cash

There are hundreds of prisons - sexual, political, cultural. But being a prisoner also gives you impetus.

— Gerald Stern

A society has to make a choice: tolerate alternative lifestyles or build more prisons.

— Rick Steves