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
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 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
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
I always love to quote Albert Einstein because nobody dares contradict him. Studs Terkel albertcontradictdare Change image and 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
Religion obviously played a role in this book and the previous book, too. Studs Terkel bookplayprevious 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
I want a language that speaks the truth. Studs Terkel languagespeaktruth Change image and share on social
Why are we born? We're born eventually to die, of course. But what happens between the time we're born and we die? We're born to live. One is a realist if one hopes. Studs Terkel beardieeventually Change image and share on social
