Rutger Bregman Poor people aren’t making dumb decisions because they are dumb, but because they’re living in a context in which anyone would make dumb decisions. – Rutger Bregman Context Quotes Decisions Quotes Dumb Quotes Living Quotes People Quotes Poor Quotes While it won’t solve all the world’s ills – and ideas such as a rent cap and more social housing are necessary in places where housing is scarce – a basic income would work like venture capital for the people. New ideas rarely come from the moderate parties in The Hague or Washington, in Brussels or Westminster. The world’s political centres are not the breeding ground for true change, but rather where it comes home to roost.
Michel Foucault There are forms of oppression and domination which become invisible – the new normal. – Michel Foucault
Mark Manson Just because you fall in love with someone doesn’t necessarily mean they’re a good partner for you to be with over the long term. – Mark Manson
Bob Beauprez Obama made his no-new-taxes pledge over and over again four years ago as he campaigned. Not only has he repeatedly and blatantly violated it, but his policies have relentlessly assaulted poor and middle-income family budgets. – Bob Beauprez
Gloria Estefan When I was a teenager, I was fat. I was shy. I wore glasses. I had a big eyebrow and hair all over my body. They were years of torture. – Gloria Estefan
Ginger Zee Immediately surrounding the tranquil eye is the most violent part of the hurricane: the eye wall. The most intense wind speeds at the surface are found there. – Ginger Zee
Celeste Ng Every single day, authors read at bookstores and libraries – and coffeeshops and bars – all over the country. And these readings are amazing: you get to hear the book in the author’s own voice, ask questions, and meet the writer. For free. – Celeste Ng
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