More from Bertolt Brecht
There is a question for which we will never know the answer: had the U.S. not launched the Contra war to overthrow the Sandinista government, would they have succeeded in bringing socioeconomic justice to the people of Nicaragua?
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger The U.S. embargo imposed on Nicaragua, rather than weakening the Sandinistas, actually maintained them in power.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger Most governments in Latin America have failed to recognize the rights of indigenous people and their right to their own traditional territories.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger The mere fact of an American being present could help save the lives of innocent people. That’s why I believe in the importance of bearing witness, to become a voice for the voiceless.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger There is so much each one of us can do to make a difference. We are at a dangerous juncture in the history of mankind. …
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger I find it disturbing that the media keeps referring to my marriage, since I got divorced in 1979. But the media never wants to let me forget.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger President Bush should be indicted and should be driven out of office. He should be sent back home in Texas.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger The British Red Cross asked me to help them spearhead a fundraising campaign for the victims of the war in Nicaragua. It was a turning point in my life. It began my commitment to justice and human rights issues.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger Those who suffer are not those at the top, but are the less privileged members of society.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger I don’t think there was really a time when I have not been politically aware.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger People appreciate a politician with the courage to say, I oppose this war.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger When I began my humanitarian work, I understood that in order to gain credibility I needed patience, commitment and unwavering perseverance. I needed to ignore the skeptics.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger I believe the only time when we can call for intervention is when there is an ongoing genocide.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger Bush and Blair combined their efforts to deceive both nations in a carefully coordinated manner, more so than anyone is willing to point out in the media.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger Howard Dean has been successful because he was clear in his opposition to the war.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger I don’t need an overpowering, powerful, rich man to feel secure. I’d much rather have a man who is there for me, who really loves me, who is growing, who is real.
Bianca JaggerBianca Jagger
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Thoughts on a tapestry. Colour or black and white. A brush, a pen, A flash of light. Ideas flowing soon, about to take flight.
Gerard GleesonGerard Gleeson Like deep water, she was silent. His lips tasted of salt. He was both addicting and bitter all at once.
MoomerMoomer Always show kindness and love to others. Your words might be filling the empty places in someone else heart.
Alexander KandovAlexander Kandov And I would lie on your chest for hours and dream about the world in your arms but your thoughts were in another world.
Ani ShahverdyanAni Shahverdyan Your smile and your laughter lit my whole world.
Ranata SuzukiRanata Suzuki Often all we can do is breathe, even that can be hard sometimes.
Julia Kellogg HenryJulia Kellogg Henry I am addicted to your madness drunk on your toxic love. Infect me with your poison, lets make storms rage above.
Laura Natoli-KearneyLaura Natoli-Kearney The more you fail, recover, and improve, the better you are as a person.
Laura CleggLaura Clegg
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More on faces
The person whose face is between your legs is gonna get lockjaw.
Betty DodsonBetty Dodson I have nothing against romanticism. I’m all for it. I’m helpless in the face of romance.
Bill NighyBill Nighy My best friend and I love to make fish faces.
Beverley MitchellBeverley Mitchell I’d really love to make something that doesn’t involve my stupid face.
Bo BurnhamBo Burnham That hat looks ridiculous.” “Fortunately, I can change hats,” Wayne said, “while you, sir, are stuck with that face.
Brandon SandersonBrandon Sanderson Such a human waste, your eyes without a face.
Billy IdolBilly Idol Hey Susie Derkins, is that your face, or is a ‘possum stuck in your collar?
Bill WattersonBill Watterson All right,” Spook said. He reached to the ground, scooping up a pile of ash. “Let’s just rub this into your clothing and on your face….” Breeze froze. “I’ll meet you back ath the lair,” he finally said.
Brandon SandersonBrandon Sanderson
