John Robbins
John Robbins
animal self civilization
Our understanding of what constitutes intelligence is utterly relative. If an aborigine drafted an I.Q. test, for example, all of Western civilization would probably flunk. We have a very convenient and self-serving way of defining intelligence. If an animal does something, we call it instinct. If we do the same thing for the same reason, we call it intelligence.
absolutely asked bridge built knew local private reason talking
In the preamble to my question, I summarized the local bridge situation. I specifically asked if there was any reason why a private bridge can't be built here. He absolutely knew which bridge we were talking about.
lead simple
Doing something simple can lead to a lot of work. It's also a very error-prone way to do things.
pet requirements lasts
Adding last-minute features, whether in response to competitive pressure, as a developer's pet feature, or on the whim of management, causes more bugs in software than almost anything else.
jesus tests prophet
Jesus prescribes a doctrinal test for false prophets because a behavioral test is unreliable.
important growing agribusiness
Our food chain is in crisis. Big agribusiness has made profits more important than your health—more important than the environment—more important than your right to know how your food is produced. But beneath the surface, a revolution is growing.
healing vision body
Chiropractic works in harmony with the basic healing forces of the body, whereas the allopathic, western medical establishment doesn't have nearly as holistic a vision.
powerful healing medicine
Unlike much of orthodox medicine, alternative approaches to healing typically honor the wisdom and capability of the human body. Their goal is often to support and strengthen the powerful healing forces already at work within us.
powerful philosophy hands
The fork is the most powerful tool ever placed in our hands.
california water may
In California today, you may save more water by not eating a pound of beef than you would by not showering for six entire months.
kings important gross-domestic-product
Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross Domestic Product. attr to Buthan's King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
fighting enemy vegan
It's always better to feed your enemies than to fight with them.
stars humble blessing
Throughout history, people in all cultures and lands have gathered together at mealtimes. In forests and mountains, in humble abodes and great mansions, beneath star filled skies and beside hearths, people have given thanks, and offered their blessings.
matter events moments
Faith is not a matter of trusting that events will always occur to our liking, but of trust that, whatever happens, our inner resources will be equal to the moment.