Democracy

“Dissent is what rescues democracy from a quiet death behind closed doors.” – Lewis H. Lapham, editor, 1935- , (20061017tu0837)

Patents, Healthcare, Drugs, Immunization, Polio, Jonas Salk

Jonas Salk was the inventor of the Polio Vaccine. In 1952, when asked, “Who owns the patent on this vaccine?” Jonas Salk replied, “Well… The people, I would say. There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?” [Source: Sicko, Interviews segment in DVD extras]

You are the World

“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” – Anonymous, found on the bottle cap of Honest Tea brand tea.

Enjoy Every Moment

“The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment.” — Quote found on a Yogi Tea bag (20080821th2259)

Vision and Action

“Vision without action is a daydream; action without vision is a nightmare.” — Japanese Proverb, found on the lid of an Honest Tea bottle of tea