“The fearsome fact of our time is that other elements than the government have assumed the role of directing our affairs. To a very large extent the way we live and the things we live for are determined by the interests of powerful and monopolistic corporations”
“Expensive firefighting equipment is rushed to the scene immediately on the sound of an alarm no matter what is on fire. Elaborate freeways in our metropolitan areas, costing many millions of dollars, ...”
Stanley Knowles
“Yet another means by which to distribute more equally the wealth our people create is by an all-out program in the building of homes. Where did we ever get the idea that it is all right for some Canad...”
Stanley Knowles
“Ideas change the world, but they do it by assuming shape, they do it by taking concrete form.”
Stanley Knowles
“One of the facts of history is that battles do not stay won. Those that matter have to be waged again and again.”
Stanley Knowles
“The kinds of homes or communities people live in, the resources available for health, education, and security in old age - all these things are subject to the decisions of rulers we do not elect.”
Stanley Knowles