#eli

Through their donations and work for voluntary organizations, the charitable rich exert enormous influence in society. As philanthropists, they acquire status within and outside of their class. Although private wealth is the basis of the hegemony of this group, philanthropy is essential to the maintenance and perpetuation of the upper class in the United States. In this sense, nonprofit activities are the nexus of a modern power elite. ↗

— Teresa Odendahl

#clinton #hegemony #non-profit #philanthropy #power-elite

I made a habit always to hear the Indians; and although they very often lie to me, I do not show them any displeasure for it, for I do not believe them and I do not decide anything until I have found out the truth. ↗

— Antonio de Mendoza

#always #any #anything #believe #decide

Traveling is the only passion that doesn't need to feel shy in front of intellect. ↗

— Lennart Meri

#front #intellect #need #only #passion

My faith is the grand drama of my life. I'm a believer, so I sing words of God to those who have no faith. ↗

— Olivier Messiaen

#drama #faith #god #grand #i

You always really have to remain consistent in your beliefs and philosophy. ↗

— Mark Messier

#beliefs #consistent #philosophy #really #remain

I'm not saying that it's wrong to make huge Hollywood films but it's just a different kind of feeling, a different sort of pleasure. ↗

— Roger Michell

#different kind #different sort #feeling #films #hollywood

My parents always made education and school the number one priority. They believed that an education is the best gift you can give to your child. ↗

— Debra Messing

#believed #best #child #education #gift

If there is a look of human eyes that tells of perpetual loneliness, so there is also the familiar look that is the sign of perpetual crowds. ↗

— Alice Meynell

#crowds #eyes #familiar #human #loneliness

Believe in yourself, not only in swimming, but in life itself. You always have to have fun. You have to have an open mind. If you're not enjoying it, don't do it. Life's too short. ↗

— Debbie Meyer

#believe #believe in yourself #enjoying #fun #have fun

Poland is an ally of the United States of America. It was our duty to show that we are a reliable, loyal, and predictable ally. America needed our help, and we had to give it. ↗

— Adam Michnik

#america #duty #give #had #help