Dennis Chavez Quotes

#1. If the Constitution is worth anything, if the Declaration of Independence is worth anything, if the boys who died on the field of battle did not die in vain, fair employment practices are correct and necessary.

Dennis Chavez

#2. If history is any guide, much of what we take for granted simply isn't true.

John Hagelin

#3. I believe it has been said that one copy of The Times contains more useful information than the whole of the historical works of Thucydides.

Richard Cobden

#4. So, Mr. President, what is wrong with the fair employment practice bill?

Dennis Chavez

#5. There is a great deal of cyberpunk that I admire, especially the work of William Gibson which I think is excellent. Somehow he speaks from his own heart and cyber punk is what comes out.

Robert Sheckley

#6. An inspired and inspiring guide to living with optimism in a world that is increasingly jaded and pessimistic. Uplifting, rousing, and challenging us to dream the world into being in a positive and creative manner.

Alberto Villoldo

#7. We are Americans when we go to war, and when we return, we are Mexicans.

Dennis Chavez

#8. I would consider all of the legislation which I have supported meaningless if I were to sit idly by, silent, during a period which may go down in history as an era when we permitted the curtailment of our liberties.

Dennis Chavez

#9. When the gun shoots, you got to go.

Ato Boldon

#10. I used to feel sorry for them, or sad. Not so much any more. Now I wonder what they did, and I know what they did, and all I can think is how all that water is barely enough to cover it up.

Chris Adrian

#11. The idea that each corporation can be a feudal monarchy and yet behave in its corporate action like a democratic citizen concerned for the world we live in is one of the great absurdities of our time -

Kim Stanley Robinson

#12. It came from God, and so is Christ true, and Christ is thy God, who is in heaven and awaits thee.

Girolamo Savonarola

#13. It's hard to absorb and to allow all that attention and accolades for 'Rent' because the rest of the country doesn't know who we are. Once I walk out of the door of 'Rent,' and I'm on the subway, it doesn't matter. It's an exaggerated sense of fame.

Idina Menzel

#14. My greatest regret at the passing of America-hating strongman Hugo Chavez is that he didn't live long enough to party with Dennis Rodman.

Rob Lowe

#15. Our loneliness makes us avid column readers these days.

Edward Hoagland

#16. Either we are all free, or we fail; democracy must belong to all of us.

Dennis Chavez

#17. I don't want to waste anyone's time or money. I want to give people some truth and positive heart lift.

Mos Def

#18. Working out is my biggest hobby. It's my Zen hour. I just zone out.

Zac Efron

#19. I should like to be remembered as the man who raised a voice against ... placing limitations on the freedom of the individual.

Dennis Chavez