Americans have been taught that their nation is civilized and humane. But, too often, U.S. actions have been uncivilized and inhumane.
– Howard Zinn
If the gods had intended for people to vote, they would have given us candidates.
– Howard Zinn
If those in charge of our society - politicians, corporate executives, and owners of press and television - can dominate our ideas, they will be secure in their power. They will not need soldiers patrolling the streets. We will control ourselves.
– Howard Zinn
In the United States today, the Declaration of Independence hangs on schoolroom walls, but foreign policy follows Machiavelli.
– Howard Zinn
One certain effect of war is to diminish freedom of expression.
– Howard Zinn
There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people.
– Howard Zinn
We need to decide that we will not go to war, whatever reason is conjured up by the politicians or the media, because war in our time is always indiscriminate, a war against innocents, a war against children.
– Howard Zinn
When people don't understand that the government doesn't have their interests in mind, they're more susceptible to go to war.