Animosity towards the merchant class has been around for centuries. Why? The goal of making a profit is quite obviously a self-serving motive. Other occupations, while equally self-serving, are better able to hide their motives. Votes: 3
There is no other occupation in the world that so closely resembled enslavement as the career of a film star. Votes: 1
Of course some days are easier than others, but my worst day is better than being in most humdrum occupations. Votes: 1
To me, comedy is a great occupation because I don't really worry that much about what other people think of me. Votes: 1
If you want my opinion, I say that this is a state based on occupation, that has usurped the rights of others. Votes: 1
Business, more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; it is a continual calculation, an instinctive exercise in foresight. Votes: 1
To such idle talk it might further be added: that whenever a certain exclusive occupation is coupled with specific shortcomings, it is likewise almost certainly divorced from certain other shortcomings. Votes: 1
It may be true, that men, who are mere mathematicians, have certain specific shortcomings, but that is not the fault of mathematics, for it is equally true of every other exclusive occupation. Votes: 1
There are some strong female performers out there. But the industry's pre-occupation with the packaging of how a woman looks has gone completely the other way, back to almost the 60s, early 70s. Votes: 1
I believe that when people have an occupation that allows them to provide for their families, the social dimension of human nature will emerge instinctively and lead people to help and organize others less privileged. Votes: 1
I say: The time has come for my courageous and proud people, after decades of displacement and colonial occupation and ceaseless suffering, to live like other peoples of the earth, free in a sovereign and independent homeland. Votes: 1
All our life is like a day of celebration for us; we are convinced, in fact, that God is always everywhere. We work while singing, we sail while reciting hymns, we accomplish all other occupations of life while praying.
At its essence, the message of the Occupations is simply this: "˜Here in the face of power we will sit and create a new society, in which you do count.' Votes: 3 Starhawk
Be. Nice. To. Each. Other! Votes: 3 Mateus Ward