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"Americans appreciate bad taste or America wouldn't look the way America does."

"Americans appreciate bad taste or America wouldn't look the way America does."

P. J. O'Rourke, American Comedian

Culture, Observation, Humor, Identity

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"For me, those weeks in Boston, with Wilma, became a lesson in her ability to be "of good mind, in her phrase, which also meant a people's ability to survive."

"For me, those weeks in Boston, with Wilma, became a lesson in her ability to be "of good mind, in her phrase, which also meant a people's ability to survive."

Gloria Steinem, American Activist

Culture, Survival, Resilience, Learning

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"The trouble with England, he thinks, is that it's so poor in gesture. We shall have to develop a hand signal for 'Back off, our prince is fucking this man's daughter.' He is surprised that the Italians have not done it. Though perhaps they have, and he just never caught on."

"The trouble with England, he thinks, is that it's so poor in gesture. We shall have to develop a hand signal for 'Back off, our prince is fucking this man's daughter.' He is surprised that the Italians have not done it. Though perhaps they have, and he just never caught on."

Hilary Mantel, British Novelist

Culture, Observation, Communication, Tradition

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"In fact, caucus, a word derived from the Algonquin languages, better reflected the layers of talking circles and the goal of consensus that were at the heart of governance."

"In fact, caucus, a word derived from the Algonquin languages, better reflected the layers of talking circles and the goal of consensus that were at the heart of governance."

Gloria Steinem, American Activist

Culture, Community, Tradition, Language

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"Mention the gothic, and many readers will probably picture gloomy castles and an assortment of sinister Victoriana. However, the truth is that the gothic genre has continued to flourish and evolve since the days of Bram Stoker, producing some of its most interesting and accomplished examples in the 20th century - in literature, film and beyond."

"Mention the gothic, and many readers will probably picture gloomy castles and an assortment of sinister Victoriana. However, the truth is that the gothic genre has continued to flourish and evolve since the days of Bram Stoker, producing some of its most interesting and accomplished examples in the 20th century - in literature, film and beyond."

Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Spanish Novelist

Culture, Literature, History, Art

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"For an idea ever to be fashionable is ominous since it must afterwards be always old-fashioned."

"For an idea ever to be fashionable is ominous since it must afterwards be always old-fashioned."

George Santayana, American Philosopher

Culture, Fashion, Observation, Social, Time

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"Use this day to honor the memory of Christmas - whilst it remains celebrated in your life."

"Use this day to honor the memory of Christmas - whilst it remains celebrated in your life."

Eleesha, British Author

Culture, Celebration, Memory, Tradition, Joy

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"The way of the consumerist culture is to spend so much energy chasing happiness that it has none left to be happy."

"The way of the consumerist culture is to spend so much energy chasing happiness that it has none left to be happy."

Criss Jami, American Philosopher

Culture, Truth, Wisdom, Power, Life

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"The very fact that a Frenchman was prepared, after tow minutes of conversation, to be so friendly towards anyone, especially one who had come from England, made me restless."

"The very fact that a Frenchman was prepared, after tow minutes of conversation, to be so friendly towards anyone, especially one who had come from England, made me restless."

Tahir Shah, British Author

Culture, Politeness, Suspicion, Perception

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"We are all artificial and have been unnaturally changed by violence and unwholesome conditioning."

"We are all artificial and have been unnaturally changed by violence and unwholesome conditioning."

Bryant McGill, American Poet

Culture, Violence, Truth, Life, Wisdom

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"Culture is a symbolic veil with which we hide our animal nature from ourselves - and other animals."

"Culture is a symbolic veil with which we hide our animal nature from ourselves - and other animals."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

Culture, Truth, Life, Wisdom, Power

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"Culture and holiness must be made compatible in the environment of the kingdom."

"Culture and holiness must be made compatible in the environment of the kingdom."

Sunday Adelaja, Nigerian Author

Culture, Holiness, Kingdom, Environment

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"Celebrate Christmas in your own way, among those you love and even if - you are alone."

"Celebrate Christmas in your own way, among those you love and even if - you are alone."

Eleesha, British Author

Culture, Celebration, Christmas, Love, Life

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"Sociologically speaking, as Americans we often lack social, cultural, and mindful awareness. We hear the stories of how our arrogance has been known to offend, confuse, and alienate people from other cultures. Arrogance is the thief of mindfulness and it happens from both directions."

"Sociologically speaking, as Americans we often lack social, cultural, and mindful awareness. We hear the stories of how our arrogance has been known to offend, confuse, and alienate people from other cultures. Arrogance is the thief of mindfulness and it happens from both directions."

Susan C. Young, American Author

Culture, Arrogance, Truth, Power, Wisdom

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"Popular culture is a place where pity is called compassion, flattery is called love, propaganda is called knowledge, tension is called peace, gossip is called news, and auto-tune is called singing."

"Popular culture is a place where pity is called compassion, flattery is called love, propaganda is called knowledge, tension is called peace, gossip is called news, and auto-tune is called singing."

Criss Jami, American Philosopher

Culture, Media, Truth, Propaganda

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"At five o'clock Paris always has a current of eroticism in the air."

"At five o'clock Paris always has a current of eroticism in the air."

Anais Nin, American Author

Culture, Paris, Life, Sensuality

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"All cultures have things to learn from all other cultures. Don't get stuck in your culture! Go beyond it! Get out of your aquarium; get out of your farm; get out of your castle; break your bell jar! Give chance to other cultures and to other opinions! This is the best way for you to see the insufficiencies, absurdities and stupidities in your culture!"

"All cultures have things to learn from all other cultures. Don't get stuck in your culture! Go beyond it! Get out of your aquarium; get out of your farm; get out of your castle; break your bell jar! Give chance to other cultures and to other opinions! This is the best way for you to see the insufficiencies, absurdities and stupidities in your culture!"

Mehmet Murat ildan, Turkish Philosopher

Culture, Wisdom, Inspirational, Truth

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"It's surprising to me how many of my friends send Christmas cards, or holiday cards, including my atheist and secular friends."

"It's surprising to me how many of my friends send Christmas cards, or holiday cards, including my atheist and secular friends."

Christopher Hitchens, American Author

Culture, Tradition, Friend, Diversity, Religion

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"Pagans earn their reputations for relaxed sexual mores, often in rebellion from the repression of their religions during adolescence. At a Pagan festival, one need only lower one's guard to be offered sex under the cloaking of the sacred."

"Pagans earn their reputations for relaxed sexual mores, often in rebellion from the repression of their religions during adolescence. At a Pagan festival, one need only lower one's guard to be offered sex under the cloaking of the sacred."

Thomm Quackenbush, American Author

Culture, Religion, Rebellion, Freedom, Sexuality

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"Those that control the definitions, steer the culture as they please."

"Those that control the definitions, steer the culture as they please."

R. A. Delmonico, American Author

Culture, Power, Influence, Control

"We are what we think about and meditate on. Look around people! America is a buffet of violence, a total immersion."

"We are what we think about and meditate on. Look around people! America is a buffet of violence, a total immersion."

Bryant McGill, American Poet

Culture, Thought, Meditation, Violence

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