The American People will take Socialism, but they won't take the label. I certainly proved it in the case of EPIC [End Poverty in California]. Running on the Socialist ticket I got 60,000 votes, and running on the slogan to 'End Poverty in California' I got 879,000. I think we simply have to recognize the fact that our enemies have succeeded in spreading the Big Lie. There is no use attacking it by a front attack, it is much better to out-flank them.
You can't make somebody understand something if their salary depends upon them not understanding it. - Upton Sinclair
You can't make somebody understand something if their salary depends upon them not understanding it.
- Upton Sinclair
The first thing brought forth by the study of any religion, ancient or modern, is that it is based upon Fear, born of it, fed by it — and that it cul… - Upton Sinclair
The first thing brought forth by the study of any religion, ancient or modern, is that it is based upon Fear, born of it, fed by it — and that it cul…
The American People will take Socialism, but they won't take the label. I certainly proved it in the case of EPIC [End Poverty in California]. Runnin… - Upton Sinclair
The American People will take Socialism, but they won't take the label. I certainly proved it in the case of EPIC [End Poverty in California]. Runnin…
I am sustained by a sense of the worthwhileness of what I am doing; a trust in the good faith of the process which created and sustains me. That proc… - Upton Sinclair
I am sustained by a sense of the worthwhileness of what I am doing; a trust in the good faith of the process which created and sustains me. That proc…
Can you blame me if I am pursued by the thought of how much we could do to remedy social evils, if only we had an honest and disinterested press? - Upton Sinclair
Can you blame me if I am pursued by the thought of how much we could do to remedy social evils, if only we had an honest and disinterested press?
It is foolish to be convinced without evidence, but it is equally foolish to refuse to be convinced by real evidence. - Upton Sinclair
It is foolish to be convinced without evidence, but it is equally foolish to refuse to be convinced by real evidence.
I don't know whether anyone will care to examine my heart, but if they do, they will find two words there- 'social justice.' For that is what I have … - Upton Sinclair
I don't know whether anyone will care to examine my heart, but if they do, they will find two words there- 'social justice.' For that is what I have …
You don't have to be satisfied with America as you find it. You can change it. I didn't like the way I found America some sixty years ago, and I've b… - Upton Sinclair
You don't have to be satisfied with America as you find it. You can change it. I didn't like the way I found America some sixty years ago, and I've b…
One of the necessary accompaniments of capitalism in a democracy is political corruption. - Upton Sinclair
One of the necessary accompaniments of capitalism in a democracy is political corruption.
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