I've always felt, in all my books, that there's a deep decency in the American people and a native intelligence - providing they have the facts, providing they have the information. Studs Terkel americanbookdecency Change image and share on social
Chicago is not the most corrupt American city. It's the most theatrically corrupt. Studs Terkel americanchicagocity Change image and share on social
But once you become active in something, something happens to you. You get excited and suddenly you realize you count. Studs Terkel activecountexcite Change image and share on social
Nonetheless, do I have respect for people who believe in the hereafter? Of course I do. I might add, perhaps even a touch of envy too, because of the solace. Studs Terkel addenvynonetheless Change image and share on social
I want a language that speaks the truth. Studs Terkel languagespeaktruth Change image and share on social
I want, of course, peace, grace, and beauty. How do you do that? You work for it. Studs Terkel beautygracepeace Change image and share on social
So people are ready. I feel hopeful in that sense. Studs Terkel feelhopefulpeople Change image and share on social
Religion obviously played a role in this book and the previous book, too. Studs Terkel bookplayprevious Change image and share on social
I always love to quote Albert Einstein because nobody dares contradict him. Studs Terkel albertcontradictdare Change image and share on social
All the other books ask, 'What's it like?' What was World War II like for the young kid at Normandy, or what is work like for a woman having a job for the first time in her life? What's it like to be black or white? Studs Terkel blackbookjob share on social