An intelligence service is the ideal vehicle for a conspiracy.
Allen DullesRead
One of our greatest assets is that all men aspire to be equal and free. This fact haunts the rulers of the Kremlin today for even they cannot change this law of nature and they know it. It is up to us, not only by example but by positive acts, to make the most of this driving force within mankind.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the inherent human desire for equality and freedom, which challenges oppressive powers.
Allen Dulles highlights the universal aspiration for equality and freedom among all people, illustrating that this innate desire is a fundamental aspect of human nature that even powerful rulers cannot eradicate. He urges individuals to actively embody and promote this principle, suggesting that through positive actions, they can harness this inherent drive to inspire change and resist oppression.
In practice
This quote can inspire a speech during a human rights rally.
An intelligence service is the ideal vehicle for a conspiracy.
In the strict sense of the term, a true democracy has never existed, and never will exist.
In a situation like this, of course you identify with everyone who's suffering. (But we must also think about) the terrorists who are creating such horrible future lives for themselves because of the negativity of this karma. It's all of our jobs to keep our minds as expansive as possible. If you can see (the terrorists) as a relative who's dangerously sick and we have to give them medicine, and the medicine is love and compassion. There's nothing better.
Nothing is so treacherous as the obvious.
I cannot in all conscience agree to anyone being sent to the gallows. God alone can take life because He alone gives it . . .
My mind cannot know you, only labels, judgments, facts, and opinions about you. Being alone knows directly.
I’m a skeptic not because I do not want to believe, but because I want to know.
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