If we're going to fight a disease, let's fight one of the most terrible diseases of all, indifference.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of addressing indifference as a significant issue in society that can lead to greater harm than many diseases.
Robin Williams highlights that indifference is a pervasive and destructive force that can lead to neglect and suffering in society. He calls for action against this moral apathy, suggesting that combating indifference should be a priority, much like fighting physical diseases, as it inflicts deep wounds on individuals and communities alike.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech about social justice to rally people against apathy and encourage activism.
It's that idea that you can have one drink - and no you can't. Within a week I was drinking heavily. It was so quick that even I was like, 'Wow.' Because you have that initial warm feeling going, 'Oh, I remember this'. And your body does, too. And your body goes, 'Yeah, so do I'. Then the demon voice comes, 'Yeah, so do I. You know what would be great? You know we bought a little bottle before? A full bottle would be wonderful'.
I always thought the idea of education was to learn to think for yourself.
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I write on big yellow legal pads - ideas in outline form when I'm doing stand-up and stuff. It's vivid that way. I can't type it into an iPad - I think that would put a filter into the process.
You should never hesitate to trade your cow for a handful of magic beans.
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You never knew which split second might be the zigzag bolt dividing all that went before from the everything that comes next.
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