America's 'social contract' is equal opportunity... yet we have failed in achieving that seminal goal. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes achieve america contract
If you are born into poverty, the chances are good that your children will be born into poverty. Find a way to give poor kids the same cognitive stimulus that rich kids receive, and they should end up with the same tools for success. George Kaiser bearchancechild share on social
Those who have won the ovarian lottery by being born in an advanced society to loving parents have a special obligation to help restore the American Dream. George Kaiser advanceamericanbear Change image and share on social
Rich, smart parents tend to have rich, smart kids - not because it's genetic but because they can create a home environment and sensory stimulation that lower-income kids often don't get. George Kaiser createenvironmentgenetic Change image and share on social
Nothing that is worth doing can be achieved in a lifetime; therefore we must be saved by hope. Reinhold Niebuhr achievehopelifetime Change image and share on social
Having a Congress with a more diverse educational and professional background would serve the country well. And given the budget challenges facing America today, we might benefit from a few more cold, calculating problem solvers, and fewer courtroom impresarios. John Sununu americabackgroundbenefit share on social
In 1938, I was given a one-year teaching appointment, which was sensational for British universities. This was converted into the usual four-year contract for an Assistant Lecturer in 1939. Arthur Lewis appointmentassistantbritish Change image and share on social