Howard Zinn Zitate – Sprüche auf Englisch mit Übersetzung

Zitat des Tages von Howard Zinn:

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

We need to decide that we will not go to war, whatever reason is conjured up by the politicians or the media, because war in our time is always indiscriminate, a war against innocents, a war against children.

Howard Zinn

If those in charge of our society - politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press and television - can dominate our ideas, they will be secure in their power. They will not need soldiers patrolling the streets. We will control ourselves.

Howard Zinn

War itself is the enemy of the human race.

Howard Zinn

One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression.

Howard Zinn

Americans have been taught that their nation is civilized and humane. But, too often, U.S. actions have been uncivilized and inhumane.

Howard Zinn

When people don't understand that the government doesn't have their interests in mind, they're more susceptible to go to war.

Howard Zinn

In the United States today, the Declaration of Independence hangs on schoolroom walls, but foreign policy follows Machiavelli.

Howard Zinn

If the gods had intended for people to vote, they would have given us candidates.

Howard Zinn

Most wars, after all, present themselves as humanitarian endeavors to help people.

Howard Zinn

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

Howard Zinn

There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.

Howard Zinn