I hope for peace and sanity - it's the same thing. Studs Terkel hopepeacesanity Change image and share on social
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
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
People are ready to say, 'Yes, we are ready for single-payer health insurance.' We are the only industrialized country in the world that does not have national health insurance. We are the richest in wealth and the poorest in health of all the industrial nations. Studs Terkel countryhealthindustrial share on social
I'm not up on the Internet, but I hear that is a democratic possibility. People can connect with each other. I think people are ready for something, but there is no leadership to offer it to them. People are ready to say, 'Yes, we are part of a world.' Studs Terkel connectdemocratichear 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
Religion obviously played a role in this book and the previous book, too. Studs Terkel bookplayprevious 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 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
I always love to quote Albert Einstein because nobody dares contradict him. Studs Terkel albertcontradictdare Change image and share on social
