Quotes About Society

Work does have some value and some dignity, but I don't think working 14 hours and not being able to pay your bills, or working two jobs and not being able - there's nothing inherently dignified about that.

There is nothing inherently conservative in the ancient world.

I actually have grandkids. I'm at that age. And with all the things that go on in our country, I sometimes wonder what sort of world they're going to inherit?

This inhuman world has to become more humane. But how?

The injustice done to an individual is sometimes of service to the public.

No, feminism isn't 'over.' We need it not only to challenge injustice but because the whole gender expectations thing is bad for men, too.

The world is an enormous injustice.

Just as we demand that people take responsibility for their actions, we as a society must take responsibility for fighting injustice.

There is an imagined thing called black culture. But culture is a construction. It is learned behavior, not innate. The black American experience is the American experience.

There's a constant anxiety that comes from having an innate sense of self, yet existing within a homogenised, aspirational culture.

No human being is innocent, but there is a class of innocent human actions called Games.

The economy is this huge innovation discovery machine. What the government can do usefully is to focus some of that effort where things turn out better for everyone.

The world needs more social innovations.

People who have worked in some capacity for the good of society are often well-equipped to meet challenges, think creatively, and be innovative.

I love it when people criticize me for inquiring or commenting on someone's marriage when I'm not married.

Most of the students whom I have lectured were inquisitive to learn and contribute towards my vision. So, the youth who want to achieve in life can do a lot for society.

We like to think that because we have a black president that thinks are better and racism doesn't exist. That's insane.

The fact that we're living in a country where 90 percent of the people want further gun laws - to maybe somehow put a dent in some of this insanity that's happening - and yet there's no further legislation taking place, it's very frustrating and upsetting.

The English are very indulgent to episodes of alcoholic insanity.

Americans are always a little bit insecure.

Why is this government so insensitive to the concerns of the middle-class people?

Kaaka Muttai' is the expression of an insider. It is a film about globalisation and its effects.

Teaching has always been a very important part of my life. It is one of the ways I contribute to society. It is also a source of energy and insight.

Celebrities, even insignificant ones like me, are created to be abused by the Great Unwashed.