Famous Quotes & Sayings

Jon Katz

There's a streak of alienation running through this culture, ... There's a streak of braininess, obsessiveness. I mean, anybody can use a computer, but not anybody's a geek.

Marilyn Nelson

Back when I was in college, people used to talk about the alienation of the artist, not ever quite fitting in any place.

Richard Greenberg

People talk about alienation in the city. Diners are a place where you feel comfortable, an extension of your house.

Terry Southern

I think the degree of alienation and despair is more universal.

Frederica Mathewes-Green

What's wrong with us isn't a rap sheet of bad deeds, but a damaged heart, a soul-sickness, that plunges us into fearful self-protection, alienation from God and others.

Kyrsten Sinema

I'm very concerned about the tone of politics in recent years. We've seen a decline in civility and bipartisanship, and a rapid increase in hostility between those who have differing opinions. I think this has led to the alienation of the public in governance, which jeopardizes democratic participation.

Peter Phillips

Since it is the state which is responsible for these social services, the government becomes discredited and a deep-seated attitude of alienation sets in. The entire society reaps the effect in the high incidence of crime, violence and anti-social behaviour

Mike Birbiglia

Alienation, I suppose, can't be hackneyed because it will always exist.

Susan Lieberman

Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world.