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Most wars, after all, present themselves as humanitarian endeavors to help people.

- Howard Zinn

Other quotes by Howard Zinn


Policy Today

In the United States today, the Declaration of Independence hangs on schoolroom walls, but foreign policy follows Machiavelli.

- Howard Zinn

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Patriotism

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

- Howard Zinn

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People

If the gods had intended for people to vote, they would have given us candidates.

- Howard Zinn

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People

There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.

- Howard Zinn

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Mind Government People

When people don't understand that the government doesn't have their interests in mind, they're more susceptible to go to war.

- Howard Zinn

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Freedom War

One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression.

- Howard Zinn

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- Gerald R. Ford

All parents should be aware that when they mock or curse gay people, they may be mocking or cursing their own child.

- Anna Quindlen
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