I think it's realistic to have hope. One can be a perverse idealist and say the easiest thing: 'I despair. The world's no good.' That's a perverse idealist. It's practical to hope, because the hope is for us to survive as a human species. That's very realistic. Studs Terkel despaireasygood share on social
Someone who does an act. In a democratic society, you're supposed to be an activist; that is, you participate. It could be a letter written to an editor. Studs Terkel actactivistdemocratic 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
I want to praise activists through the years. I praise those of the past as well, to have them honored. Studs Terkel activisthonorepast Change image and share on social
We use the word 'hope' perhaps more often than any other word in the vocabulary: 'I hope it's a nice day.' 'Hopefully, you're doing well.' 'So how are things going along? Pretty good. Going to be good tomorrow? Hope so.' Studs Terkel daygoodhope share on social
You happen to be talking to an agnostic. You know what an agnostic is? A cowardly atheist. Studs Terkel agnosticatheistcowardly Change image and share on social
I thought, if ever there were a time to write a book about hope, it's now. Studs Terkel bookhopethink 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
