If government knew how, I should like to see it check, not multiply, the population. When it reaches its true law of action, every man that is born will be hailed as essential. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
The hungry world cannot be fed until and unless the growth of its resources and the growth of its population come into balance. Each man and woman-and each nation –must make decisions of conscience and policy in the face of this great problem. – Lyndon B. Johnson
Think of the earth as a living organism that is being attacked by billions of bacteria whose numbers double every forty years. Either the host dies, or the virus dies, or both die. – Gore Vidal
The Olympic Games must not be an end in itself, they must be a means of creating a vast programme of physical education and sports competitions for all young people. – Avery Brundage
So, in Europe, theyre cutting peoples retirement and health benefits. And thats what we want to avoid from happening. Theyre raising taxes, entering a recession. Thats the kind of economic program that President Obama has put in place. – Paul Ryan
I ask you: turn a deaf ear to the special interests. Let politics stand down for a while. dont waste anytime thinking about future elections until weve done our jobs here. – Bob Riley