“Before the rise of the nation-state, between the eighteenth and twenti...” — Robert Reich Quote

“Before the rise of the nation-state, between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries, the world was mostly tribal. Tribes were united by language, religion, blood, and belief. They feared other tribes and often warred against them.”

“The monied interests are doing what they do best - making money. The rest of us need to do what we can do best - use our voices, our vigor, and our votes.”

“Tax laws favor capital over labor, giving capital gains a lower rate than ordinary income. The rich get humongous mortgage interest deductions while renters get no deduction at all.”

“Busta Rhymes has been around for centuries. He's one of the original vampires.”

“Historical costumes from the 18th and 19th centuries look so complicated, but when you see the patterns, it's very systematic. I've always been impressed by how the patterns economize the fabric.”

“Over the centuries, monumental upheavals in science have emerged time and again from following the leads set out by mathematics.”