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.
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.
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.
One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression. Howard Zinn
One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can't be neutral on a moving train. Howard Zinn
You can't be neutral on a moving train.
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.
