If solace is any sort of succor to someone, that is sufficient. I believe in the faith of people, whatever faith they may have. Studs Terkel faithpeoplesolace 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
That's why I wrote this book: to show how these people can imbue us with hope. I read somewhere that when a person takes part in community action, his health improves. Something happens to him or to her biologically. It's like a tonic. Studs Terkel actionbiologicallybook share on social
I want people to talk to one another no matter what their difference of opinion might be. Studs Terkel differencematteropinion 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
With optimism, you look upon the sunny side of things. People say, 'Studs, you're an optimist.' I never said I was an optimist. I have hope because what's the alternative to hope? Despair? If you have despair, you might as well put your head in the oven. Studs Terkel alternativedespairhead share on social
I always love to quote Albert Einstein because nobody dares contradict him. Studs Terkel albertcontradictdare 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
We are the most powerful nation in the world, but we're not the only nation in the world. We are not the only people in the world. We are an important people, the wealthiest, the most powerful and, to a great extent, generous. But we are part of the world. Studs Terkel extentgenerousgreat share on social
I hope for peace and sanity - it's the same thing. Studs Terkel hopepeacesanity Change image and share on social
