Procyanthropos Quotes & Sayings

For the ethical, political activism was seductive because it seemed to offer the possibility that one could improve society, make things better, without going through the personal ordeal of rearranging one's perceptions and transforming one's self. For the unconscionable, political reactivism was seductive because it seemed to protect one's holdings and legitimize one's greed. But both sides were gazing through a kerchief of illusion. — Tom Robbins

Apparently, they believe they're gods. — Steve Novick

In the United Kingdom at various stages, journalism has been the profession of gentlemen amateurs. And some of them even pride themselves on being amateurs. Their quality is not comparable with the quality of intelligence services even if most of them harbor a remarkable degree of corruption and incompetence. — Julian Assange

Being a leader is one thing I've never felt comfortable with. It's not my nature. — Dwyane Wade

But how cool, how quiet is true courage! — Fanny Burney

I needed someone to tell me that I was sane, that I was special, and that I wasn't all that special. — Danielle LaPorte

Remind me that the most fertile lands were built by the fires of volcanoes. — Andrea Gibson

PICKANINNY, n. The young of the "Procyanthropos", or "Americanus dominans". It is small, black and charged with political fatalities. — Ambrose Bierce

One cold November, I resolved to kill the staircase spawn... ("Staircase Man" by Diane Doniol-Valcroze & Arthur K. Flam) — Arthur K. Flam

I need a life. I need a friend. I need a change. But nothing ever changes. — Christopher Durang

The two best predictors of early reading success are alphabet recognition and phonemic awareness. — Marilyn Jager Adams

We're all here at the same time and we should celebrate that. — George Weinberg