The greatest step forward in human evolution was made when society began to help the weak and the poor, instead of oppressing and despising them.
Maria Montessori (1870-1952) Italian educator, philosopher, educator, physician
The Absorbent Mind, ch. 22 (1949) [tr. Claremont (1969)]
I like to think of my behavior in the sixties as a “learning experience.” Then again, I like to think of anything stupid I’ve done as a “learning experience.” It makes me feel less stupid.
P.J. O'Rourke (b. 1947) American humorist, editor
“Second Thoughts about the Sixties,” speech, Second Thoughts Conference, Washington (1987); Give War a Chance (1992)
Every time a friend succeeds, I die a little.
Gore Vidal (b. 1925) American novelist, dramatist, critic
(Attributed)
In Wilfrid Sheed, "Writer as Wretch and Rat," New York Times Book Review (4 Feb 1973)
The least pain in our little finger gives us more concern and uneasiness, than the destruction of millions of our fellow-beings.
William Hazlitt (1778-1830) English writer
“American Literature — Dr. Channing,” Edinburgh Review (Oct 1829)
“And then she woke up.” I suppose there are worse endings.
Neil Gaiman (b. 1960) British fabulist
The Sandman, Vol. 2, The Doll’s House, “Lost Hearts” [Rose Walker] (#16) (1990)
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