People don’t like the true and simple; they like fairy tales and humbug. – Edmond and Jules de Goncourt, Journal, 2 March 1861 Category: Civilization
Our concern is not how to worship in the catacombs but how to remain human in the skyscrapers. – Abraham Joshua Heschel Category: Civilization
The civilized are those who get more out of life than the uncivilized, and for this we are not likely to be forgiven. – Cyril Connolly Category: Civilization
The purpose of anthropology is to make the world safe for human differences. – Ruth Benedict Category: Anthropology
Its not my job to try and alter the directors style – hes in charge, and Ill always give him my trust. – Ewan McGregor Category: Trust
The fact is that love is of two kinds, one which commands, and one which obeys. The two are quite distinct, and the passion to which the one gives rise is not the passion of the other. – Honore de Balzac Category: Love