Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 – January 27, 2010) was an American historian, playwright, and social...
The problem in this world is not civil disobedience...the problem in this world is civil obedience. Howard Zinn
The problem in this world is not civil disobedience...the problem in this world is civil obedience.
But I suppose the most revolutionary act one can engage in is... to tell the truth. Howard Zinn
But I suppose the most revolutionary act one can engage in is... to tell the truth.
Protest beyond the law is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it. Howard Zinn
Protest beyond the law is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it.
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. Howard Zinn
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.
One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression. Howard Zinn
One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression.
If the Gods had intended for people to vote, they would have given us candidates. Howard Zinn
If the Gods had intended for people to vote, they would have given us candidates.
There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people. Howard Zinn
There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.
Most wars, after all, present themselves as humanitarian endeavors to help people. Howard Zinn
Most wars, after all, present themselves as humanitarian endeavors to help people.
Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world. Howard Zinn
Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.
In war, good guys always become bad guys. Howard Zinn
In war, good guys always become bad guys.
What matters most is not who is sitting in the White House, but "who is sitting in" -- and who is marching outside the White House, pushing for change. Howard Zinn
What matters most is not who is sitting in the White House, but "who is sitting in" -- and who is marching outside the White House, pushing for change.
Since war itself is the most extreme form of terrorism, a war on terrorism is profoundly self-contradictory. Howard Zinn
Since war itself is the most extreme form of terrorism, a war on terrorism is profoundly self-contradictory.