Studs Terkel

I thought, if ever there were a time to write a book about hope, it's now. ↗

— Studs Terkel

#book #ever #hope #i #now

I want a language that speaks the truth. ↗

— Studs Terkel

#language #speaks #truth #want

I want to praise activists through the years. I praise those of the past as well, to have them honored. ↗

— Studs Terkel

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I've always felt, in all my books, that there's a deep decency in the American people and a native intelligence - providing they have the facts, providing they have the information. ↗

— Studs Terkel

#american #american people #books #decency #deep

If solace is any sort of succor to someone, that is sufficient. I believe in the faith of people, whatever faith they may have. ↗

— Studs Terkel

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Nonetheless, do I have respect for people who believe in the hereafter? Of course I do. I might add, perhaps even a touch of envy too, because of the solace. ↗

— Studs Terkel

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Religion obviously played a role in this book and the previous book, too. ↗

— Studs Terkel

#obviously #played #previous #religion #role

So people are ready. I feel hopeful in that sense. ↗

— Studs Terkel

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Someone who does an act. In a democratic society, you're supposed to be an activist; that is, you participate. It could be a letter written to an editor. ↗

— Studs Terkel

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