Quotes:To the eyes of a god, mankind must appear as a species of bacteria which multiply and become progressively virulent whenever they find themselves in a congenial
culture, and whose activity diminishes until they disappear completely as soon as proper measures are taken to sterilize them.
View quotes by Aleister CrowleyAmerica is not just a democracy, it represents a certain
culture of competitive mobility and personality aspirations, politics is not merely a clash of interests, but a clash of dreams.
View quotes by David BrooksSchools should have the freedom to decide their own
culture and ethos, determine their approach to discipline, own their land and buildings and decide their own admissions policy.
View quotes by David DavisCulture is properly described as the love of perfection; it is a study of perfection.
View quotes by Matthew ArnoldThe story of Pope John Paul II is that of a man of immense faith and conviction and, in latter years, great personal courage.
He engaged with human
culture and civilisation in every aspect and in every corner of the world.
View quotes by Mary McAleeseThe function of literature, through all its mutations, has been to make us aware of the particularity of selves, and the high authority of the self in its quarrel with its society and its
culture. Literature is in that sense subversive.
View quotes by Lionel TrillingIf we are genuinely committed to promoting a
culture of peace, as individuals we must look to our values and ensure that we all exhibit a peace loving life to our nation's children.
View quotes by Silvia CartwrightIt has been a fantastic ride for the past 20 years. Ups and downs, to be sure, but filled with great satisfaction in building this wonderful creator of classic American
culture into one of the premier entertainment-orientated companies in the world. [resignation speech]
View quotes by Michael EisnerIf we are to achieve a richer
culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place.
View quotes by Margaret MeadNoble life demands a noble architecture for noble uses of noble men. Lack of
culture means what it has always meant: ignoble civilization and therefore imminent downfall.
View quotes by Frank Lloyd WrightI love America. I like being there, the
culture of movies. There are problems as there are in any society, but I'm not anti-American. I love NY particularly; LA is an acquired taste which I haven't quite acquired.
View quotes by Sam MendesIf you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don't write, because our
culture has no use for it.
View quotes by Anais NinWealth and speed are what the world admires, what each pursues. Railways, express mails, steamships and every possible facility for communications are the achievement in which the civilized world view and revels, only to languish in mediocrity by that very fact. Indeed, the effect of this diffusion is to spread the
culture of the mediocre.
View quotes by Johann Wolfgang Von GoetheI don't believe in the so-called Latino explosion when it comes to movies. Jennifer Lopez doesn't have an accent. She grew up in New York speaking English not Spanish. Her success is very important because she represents a different
culture, but it doesn't help me. I grew up in Mexico, not the US, and the fact is that there just aren't any parts for Latin actresses. I have to persuade people that my accent won't be a problem, but an asset.
View quotes by Salma HayekThe word 'civilization' to my mind is coupled with death. When I use the word, I see civilization as a crippling, thwarting thing, a stultifying thing. For me it was always so. I don't believe in the golden ages, you see... civilization is the arteriosclerosis of
culture.
View quotes by Henry MillerCulture is an instrument wielded by teachers to manufacture teachers, who, in their turn, will manufacture still more teachers.
View quotes by Simone WeilAn army without
culture is a dull-witted army, and a dull-witted army cannot defeat the enemy.
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