“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”
– Buddha
Author Archives: Marcus Pietrzak
It would be a good idea
My most favorite Gandhi quote: “I think it would be a good idea.”
– This is what Mahatma Gandhi replied, when asked what he thought of Western civilization.
(Isn’t this brutally honest from a man so peaceful in such non-violent words.)
Celebrating the great soul in May – Mahatma Gandhi
This May shall become my special month of famous quotes from the great spirit, Mahatma Gandhi.
Starting Monday, May 2, 2011 morning, you will read one of my most favorite Gandhi quotes, and I would be happy if you allow this to inspire your week, and nurtures your mind from the everlasting spirit of a great mind, dedicated to non-violent expression of the most radical ideas.
– Enjoy, and have a peaceful month of May!
| shanti | mir | paix | pace | paz | peace | irini | rauha | taika | béke | pokój | shalom | salam | heiwa | allinyanakapuy |
Materialismus
“Ein Materialist ist ein Mensch, der glaubt, die Schönheit eines Sternenhimmels durch das Zählen der Sterne erfassen zu können.”
– (unbekannt)
Public Eye Awards 2011
Public Eye Awards 2011 – WAS SIND DIE PUBLIC EYE AWARDS?
Die Public Eye Awards (vormals Public Eye on Davos) setzen einen kritischen Kontrapunkt zum Jahrestreffen des World Economic Forums (WEF) in Davos. Organisiert seit dem Jahr 2000 durch die Erklärung von Bern und Pro Natura (seit 2009 anstelle mit Greenpeace) zeigen die Public Eye Awards den Akteuren der Weltwirtschaft, dass Menschen und Umwelt verachtende Geschäftspraktiken Konsequenzen haben – primär für die davon Betroffenen, aber auch für das Firmenimage.
About Public Eye Awards 2011 (ENGLISH)
The Public Eye Awards mark a critical counterpoint to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Organized since 2000 by Berne Declaration and Friends of the Earth (in 2009 replaced by Greenpeace), Public Eye reminds the corporate world that social and environmental misdeeds have consequences – for the affected people and territory, but also for the reputation of the offender.
Whether exploitative working conditions, environmental sins, intentional disinformation, or other disregards of corporate social responsibility: At the forefront of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in late January, the most evil offenses appear on the shortlist of the Public Eye Awards 2011. And those firms placed in the pillory will feel the heat: Our renowned naming&shaming awards shine an international spotlight on corporate scandals and thereby help focused NGO campaigns succeed. This year’s categories are the GLOBAL award (chosen by an internal panel of experts) and the PEOPLE’S award (chosen by YOU and thousands of other online activists).
Vollkommenheit
“Die Vollkommenheit einer Uhr besteht nicht darin, schnell, sondern richtig zu gehen.”
– Luc de Clapiers Marquis de Vauvenargues (französischer Schriftsteller 1715 – 1747)
Collective intelligence through exchange
Don’t be put off by the title of this video – Matt Ridley explains what makes us different from other species: collectively leveraging the social brain.
Dreischichtig sind Märchen
“Dreischichtig sind Märchen,
ein Kind begreift sie auf wundersame Weise.
Sie haben eine glatte Oberfläche, die jeder sehen kann,
eine mittlere Schicht, die eine Lehre enthält,
und einen Kern, der wahre Weisheiten birgt.”
– Aus China
Even though
Be human, act human, live to your principles. Because – and even though – others are human like yourself.
– Marcus Pietrzak (inspired by a quotation from mother Teresa)
What was the last time you felt THAT great …
… for doing THIS little ?
You have to watch this, tremendous!
Applause!!!