The stress on the financial system in the fall of 2007 was significant, but not so significant as to threaten the overall stability of the U.S. economy, although it did lead to the beginning of a recession at the end of 2007. Ben Bernanke begineconomyend share on social
The strictest law sometimes becomes the severest injustice. Benjamin Franklin injusticelawsevere Change image and share on social
The strides of humanity are slow, they can only be counted in centuries. Georg Buchner centurycounthumanity Change image and share on social
The strike of the miners in Arizona was one of the most remarkable strikes in the history of the American labor movement. Its peaceful character, its successful outcome, were due to that most remarkable character, Governor Hunt. Mary Harris Jones americanarizonacharacter share on social
The striking thing about 'New Girl' is that under all the comedy, there's something about the emotions and reactions that feels very real - much more real than other sitcoms. Like - maybe everybody is sort of laid bare in different ways. Elizabeth Meriwether barecomedyemotion share on social
The striking thing about the Precious Blood is the bond it establishes between love and suffering in our experience, a bond that has become so close that we have come to think of suffering accepted with joy as the most authentic sign of love with any depth at all. Gabriel Marcel acceptauthenticblood share on social
The string of disqualification cases were filed against me when I was still contemplating a run for the presidency by people whose motives were suspect at best. Powerful groups with personal agenda are behind these cases. But I am not afraid. Not when the people are behind me. Grace Poe afraidagendumcase share on social
The strips about the military do seem to provoke moving and thoughtful responses. It's nice when the strip resonates, but more importantly, I need to know when I'm getting something wrong. The last thing I want to do is contribute to the suffering that wounded warriors already endure. Garry Trudeau contributeendureimportantly share on social
The strips are nearly effortless unless I am really emotionally upset, a wreck. Lynda Barry effortlessemotionallystrip Change image and share on social