Karma Quotes

"Dont let the world around you squeese you into its own mould"
J B Phillip's
UCB Word for today

 

Why is it that nearly every day we are reminded that we have learnt very little from the past.......JB

 

A bit of this thread and the movies one in this reply - but just been watching an old TV series (from 1996 in the UK) "Our friends in the North" (on YouTube). This is probably not of interest to any non-UK citizens or even to most of them, but it covers the period 1964 to 1995 and the big theme running throughout it is corruption - both of the Met Police* and politicians (local and national). It reminds me so much of now - so it correlates with your opinion that "we have learnt very little from the past" (except that the corrupt have learned it still works for them). * In the last few days the UK has introduced stronger powers to sack errant police BUT put the police at the head of the sacking committee! Well, they would - wouldn't they!

[This was highly rated at the time but now is dated, except for the historical value (miners' strike, for example) but it's amazing how many actors are now so well known, including Daniel Craig, Christopher Eccleston and Mark Strong. Anyone familiar with UK actors will recognise most actors in this series.]

 

I also re watched this recently, first time i watched it was in the 90's.
Malcolm Mcdowell also played a very good part.

 

" There is a saying in Tibetan, Tragedy should be utilisied as a source of strength"
No matter what sort of differculties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster"
Dalai Lama XIV

 

"If your actions inspire others, to dream more, learn more, to do more and become more.........you are a leader"

John Quincy Adams

 

" Among the thing you can give and still keep ,are your word, your smile and a grateful heart"

Zig Ziglar

 

" Leadership is a privilege to better the lives of others, it should not be used as an opportunity to satisfy personal greed"
Unknown.

 

"Courage results when ones convictions are bigger than ones fears"
Orrin Woodward

 

"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.
If an elephent has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality"
Desmond Tutu