Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 – January 27, 2010) was an American historian, playwright, and social...
Americans have been taught that their nation is civilized and humane. But, too often, U.S. actions have been uncivilized and inhumane. Howard Zinn
Americans have been taught that their nation is civilized and humane. But, too often, U.S. actions have been uncivilized and inhumane.
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.
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.
One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression. Howard Zinn
One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression.
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.
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. Howard Zinn
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.
In the United States today, the Declaration of Independence hangs on schoolroom walls, but foreign policy follows Machiavelli. Howard Zinn
In the United States today, the Declaration of Independence hangs on schoolroom walls, but foreign policy follows Machiavelli.
Historically, the most terrible things - war, genocide, and slavery - have resulted not from disobedience, but from obedience. Howard Zinn
Historically, the most terrible things - war, genocide, and slavery - have resulted not from disobedience, but from obedience.
How can you have a war on terrorism when war itself is terrorism. Howard Zinn
How can you have a war on terrorism when war itself is terrorism.
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.
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.