#demo

Had he lived some centuries ago, in the brightly coloured civilizations of the past, he would have had a definite status, his rank and his income would have corresponded. But in his day the angel of Democracy had arisen, enshadowing the classes with leathern wings, and proclaiming, "All men are equal--all men, that is to say, who possess umbrellas... ↗

— E.M. Forster

#democracy #equality #inequality #equality

Creativity is closely associated with bipolar disorder. This condition is unique . Many famous historical figures and artists have had this. Yet they have led a full life and contributed so much to the society and world at large. See, you have a gift. People with bipolar disorder are very very sensitive. Much more than ordinary people. They are able to experience emotions in a very deep and intense way. It gives them a very different perspective of the world. It is not that they lose touch with reality. But the feelings of extreme intensity are manifested in creative things. They pour their emotions into either writing or whatever field they have chosen" (pg 181) ↗

— Preeti Shenoy

#inner-demons #persephone #experience

Since the beginning of time, spirituality and religion have been called to fill in the gaps that science did not understand. ↗

— Dan Brown

#dan-brown #faith #religion #science #spirituality

I know you think I should be home taking care of my family. That maybe I’d be distracted or I wouldn’t be as committed as the rest of you, but who’s more committed: the person with something to lose, or the people who’ve got nothing left? ↗

— Bill Blais

#kelly-and-umber-series #mother #no-good-deed #paranormal-fiction #wife

The greatest purveyor of violence in the world : My own Government, I can not be Silent. ↗

— Martin Luther King Jr.

#democracy #freedom #marxism #radicalism #rebellion

Power, money, lusts of the flesh and any other desire which takes a man, a family, a village or a nation from peace or freedom and places it under the sword is tyranny and the enemy of all. ↗

— Jaime Buckley

#eamon #wanted-hero #family

Angels and demons are shaped by humans. Even god is shaped by humanity. Who you are has been codified by the humans around you… family, friends, and even enemies. ↗

— Ben Tousey

#demons #humanity #family

You aren't human. Your mother is a...sex demon." She tripped over that a little, because seriously, that was one of those things you never thought you'd say. {Location 2966} ↗

— Larissa Ione

#humor #humor

You show me a capitalist, and I'll show you a bloodsucker ↗

— Malcolm X

#democracy #freedom #history #hope #individualism

The Reckoning The time has come for Retribution A time for Redemption, A time for Forgiveness A time for Renewal, A time to prevail My love will set you free my darling. Our love, forever bound. -SL Ross ↗

— S.L. Ross

#demons #vampires #werewolves #witches #forgiveness