“The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society.”
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I knew that I did not have to buy into society's notion that I had to be handsome and healthy to be happy. I was in charge of my 'spaceship' and it was my up, my down. I could choose to see this situation as a setback or as a starting point. I chose to begin life again.
The only thing of value I have in this life is my ability to tell a story, whether in print, orating, writing it down or having people acting it out. That's why I'm always hoping society never collapses because the first ones to go will be entertainers.
Usually, terrible things that are done with the excuse that progress requires them are not really progress at all, but just terrible things.
Society cares for the individual only so far as he is profitable.
