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A society that has made nostalgia a marketable commodity on the cu

A society that has made nostalgia a marketable commodity on the cultural exchange quickly repudiates the suggestion that life in the past was in any important way better than life today. – Christopher Lasch

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Every age develops its own peculiar forms of pathology, which express in exaggerated form its underlying character structure. – Christopher Lasch

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In an individualistic culture, the narcissist is Gods gift to the world. In a collectivist society, the narcissist is Gods gift to the collective. – Christopher Lasch

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The left sees nothing but bigotry and superstition in the popular defense of the family or in popular attitudes regarding abortion, crime, busing, and the school curriculum. – Christopher Lasch

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I have an intense dislike for artificial society. In France, one could lead a free life – to do what one wanted to do without interference or criticism from ones neighbors. – Robert W. Service

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Art is the close scrutiny of reality and therefore I put on the stage only those things that I know happen in our society. – Edward Bond

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RFK was a compelling figure because he was willing to challenge his audiences, and in turn connect with them in a unique way. Kennedy showed that our values define us and can inspire others to believe in the possibility of change and a better society. – Frances OGrady

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I have, in some ways, saved characters that have been marginalized by society by playing them – and having them still have dignity and still survive, still get through it. – Jodie Foster

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In making certain things easier for people, technology has actually demotivated people from using their brains. We have all these devices that keep us connected, and yet were more disconnected than ever before. Why is that? – Emilio Estevez

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