Walter Lippmann suggests that the United States behaves like a society which thinks it is complete with no more to accomplish; that, for better or worse, we are what we are, and the only danger to our comfort is external. Gore Vidal accomplishbadlybehave share on social
Obama often criticizes policies that place the interests of the powerful ahead of the powerless. But through his administration's support of abortion rights, Obama shows his lack of empathy for society's most powerless. Gary Bauer abortionadministrationahead share on social
Capital is reckless of the health or length of life of the laborer, unless under compulsion from society. Karl Marx capitalcompulsionhealth Change image and share on social
Are we really so far from the Victorians? Much of what our society holds important was shaped in the 19th century. Kate Williams 19thcenturyhold Change image and share on social
As intelligent and responsible filmmakers, working in a free society, we have a duty to ensure that our chosen medium is a force for good. Especially in this ever-more complex and difficult world. David Puttnam choosecomplexdifficult Change image and share on social
That the caste system must be abolished if the Hindu society is to be reconstructed on the basis of equality, goes without saying. Untouchability has its roots in the caste system. They cannot expect the Brahmins to rise in revolt against the caste system. Also we cannot rely upon the non-Brahmins and ask them to fight our battle. B. R. Ambedkar abolishbasisbattle share on social
Scientists cloister themselves away from the rest of society, happy just to receive their next grant. They lose their connection to a purpose. Neil Turok cloisterconnectiongrant Change image and share on social
The pro skaters I know are responsible members of society. Many of them are fathers, homeowners, world travelers and successful entrepreneurs. Their hairdos and tattoos are simply part of our culture, even when they raise eyebrows during PTA meetings. Tony Hawk cultureentrepreneureyebrow share on social
Social Security is not a retirement savings plan; it is a social insurance program. It's a contract that says, as a society, we will look out for you and your family when you can no longer work. Jeff Bingaman contractfamilyinsurance Change image and share on social
This is not the beginning of American civilization where we need guns because it's the Wild, Wild West... There should not be guns in our society, and we all know that; politicians know that. Rick Pitino americanbegincivilization Change image and share on social