Studs Terkel Quotes

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

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: journalist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: May 16, 1912 - October 31, 2008

Topics

SocietySomeoneYouActDemocratic

The president and Republicans in Congress have repeatedly promised to revisit Social Security privatization after November. But Americans have already said, loud and clear, that they don't want Social Security to be privatized or dismantled.

Jim Clyburn

SecurityCongressSaidWantClear

Pain makes man think. Thought makes man wise. Wisdom makes life endurable.

John Patrick

LifeWisdomManPainWiseThink

Blackstone is not really a business per se. It's a mission to be the best.

Stephen A. Schwarzman

BusinessBestMissionReallyPer

Even at our birth, death does but stand aside a little. And every day he looks towards us and muses somewhat to himself whether that day or the next he will draw nigh.

Robert Bolt

DayDeathStandEvery DayLooksUs

People have a false understanding of what our legal system is like - how it works/operates - from shows like 'Law and Order,' which suggest that lawyers appear on demand and do a tremendous amount of investigation and background research.

Michelle Alexander

PeopleResearchLawLegalLawyers

It's in the interest of the U.S. to maintain a strong democracy in Colombia.

Juan Manuel Santos

DemocracyStrongInterestColombia

I've got 911 on speed dial.

Douglas Coupland

SpeedGotDial

The ground beneath you is shifting, and either you get sucked in by holding on to old ways, or you take a giant step forward by taking some risks and seeing what happens.

Bonnie Hammer

RisksStepForwardYouSeeingOld

Once you get a taste of success, it's a hard thing to turn down.

Scottie Pippen

SuccessYouDownHardTurnTaste

I didn't choose 'Silver Spoons'. I think my mom and agent chose it because at that time there was a lack of patience on some of the people that were in charge of my career. I think there was a big offer on the table, and I think they took it.

Ricky Schroder

PatienceTimePeopleMomThinkBig

Calories from protein affect your brain, your appetite control center, so you are more satiated and satisfied.

Mark Hyman

BrainControlDietYouMoreProtein

A loss is just a loss. You get up again, dust yourself off, go at it again regardless of the circumstances. That's the way I look at it.

Mark Hunt

YourselfLossYouLookCircumstances

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