Almino Situmorang Quotes & Sayings

The unique danger today is the possibility that we may face longer-term stagnation as a consequence of relying too heavily on borrowed money. — Mortimer Zuckerman

GDP is simply the sum of all goods and services a nation produces over a given time. The sale of an assault rifle and the sale of an antibiotic both contribute equally to the national tally (assuming the sales price is the same). It's as if we tracked our caloric intake but cared not one whit what kind of calories we consumed. Whole grains or lard - or rat poison, for that matter. Calories are calories. GDP — Eric Weiner

The way we've set up corporations, even a majority vote of stockholders cannot demand that a corporation's policies reflect the public good or preserve the environment for future use. That's because profit is the one and only motive. It's up to government and it's up to people to protect the public interest. Corporations are simply not allowed to. — David Suzuki

One never quite stops believing,' said the Marquis. 'Some doubt remains forever.' Abrenuncio understood. He had always thought that ceasing to believe caused a permanent scar in the place where one's faith had been, making it impossible to forget. — Gabriel Garcia Marquez

He simply went from vertical to horizontal in one marvelous geometric sweep. — Terry Pratchett

Sequels are very rarely a good idea, and in any case, the success of the book changed my relationship with the club in some ways. — Nick Hornby