“I have increasingly, over the years, felt that religion today does our civilization more harm than good.”
— Mary Douglas
Author: Mary Douglas
Category: religion
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If people want to compete for leadership
“If people want to compete for leadership of a religious group, they can compete in piety. A chilling thought. Or funny.”
— Mary Douglas
Author: Mary Douglas
Category: funny
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I am convinced that living in an
“I am convinced that living in an enclave shapes the personality, and living alone shapes the personality too.”
— Mary Douglas
Author: Mary Douglas
Category: alone
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I am sure it must be True
“I am sure it must be true that people opt out of the mainstream society because they feel that there are going to be no rewards for them, if they stay.”
— Mary Douglas
Author: Mary Douglas
Category: society
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If you want to change the culture,
“If you want to change the culture, you will have to start by changing the organization.”
— Mary Douglas
Author: Mary Douglas
Category: change
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