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Howard Zinn Quotes

Americans have been taught that their nation is civilized and humane. But, too often, U.S. actions have been uncivilized and inhumane.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: historian
Nationality: american
Birth: August 24, 1922 - January 27, 2010

Topics

Nation Been Actions Civilized Taught

We hire people who are smarter than us.

People Hire Us Who Smarter Than

When I started as a filmmaker, I never, ever imagined in a million years that I would be doing television because, at that time, TV was a very different medium.

Time Doing Television Never Years

I really feel like I have the potential - and I'm not even kidding about it - I have the potential to be the best player in the league.

Best Potential Feel Like Even About

I always loved Batman, the Michael Keaton 'Batman.' I loved those films, and Superman, but I was never a real comic book geek.

Book Loved Superman Never Real Geek

I usually spend my free time worrying about when I'm going to work next.

Work Time Free Next Free Time Going

You can heal your body with food.

Food You Body Your Body Your Heal

In requiring this candor and simplicity of mind in those who would investigate the truth of our religion, Christianity demands nothing more than is readily conceded to every branch of human science.

Simon Greenleaf

Truth Science Religion Simplicity

I like doing things that are different, unexpected, and where I feel that either the role feels like a natural fit for me or it's a really big swing that I don't know if I'm going to connect on.

Me Feel Doing Unexpected Know Swing

I have a CBE, and I accepted it with glee because it's not bestowed on you by the royal family; it's not bestowed on you by the government; you have to be nominated by the public.

Family Government You Royal Because

It's tough to stay married. My wife kisses the dog on the lips, yet she won't drink from my glass.

Rodney Dangerfield

Dog Marriage Wife Tough Lips Glass

I think that our weakness is understanding that when we go to war, we go to war to win.

Michael T. Flynn

War Win Think Weakness Understanding

I'm fascinated how often and with what whole-heartedness people will risk their lives to perform acts of courage, sacrifice, and compassion for total strangers.

Courage Compassion Sacrifice People

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