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    I am a possibilist. I believe that humanity is master of its own fate... Before we can change direction, we have to question many of the assumptions underlying our current philosophy. Assumptions like bigger is better; you can't stop progress; no speed is too fast; globalization is good. Then we have to replace them with some different assumptions: small is beautiful; roots and traditions are worth preserving; variety is the spice of life; the only work worth doing is meaningful work; biodiversity is the necessary pre-condition for human survival.

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Toward no crimes have men shown themselves so cold- bloodedly cruel as in punishing differences of belief

Toward no crimes have men shown themselves so cold- bloodedly cruel as in punishing differences of belief

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We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of read more

We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.

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I take as my guide the hope of a saint: in crucial things, unity. . . in important things, diversity. read more

I take as my guide the hope of a saint: in crucial things, unity. . . in important things, diversity. . . in all things, generosity.

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Variety is the spice of life

Variety is the spice of life

by American Proverb Found in: Diversity Quotes,
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There never were in the world two opinions alike, no more than two hairs or two grains; the most universal read more

There never were in the world two opinions alike, no more than two hairs or two grains; the most universal quality is diversity

by Michel De Montaigne Found in: Diversity Quotes,
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Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.

Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.

by Melissa Etheridge Found in: Diversity Quotes,
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What we have to do . . . is to find a way to celebrate our diversity and debate our read more

What we have to do . . . is to find a way to celebrate our diversity and debate our differences without fracturing our communities.

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. . . how man evolved with such an incredible reservoir of talent and such fantastic diversity isn't completely understood read more

. . . how man evolved with such an incredible reservoir of talent and such fantastic diversity isn't completely understood . . . he knows so little and has nothing to measure himself against.

by Edward T. Hall Found in: Diversity Quotes,
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If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.

If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.

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