“A work of art has no importance whatever to society. It is only important to the individual.”
— Vladimir Nabokov
Author: Vladimir Nabokov
Category: society
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Every society gets the kind of criminal
“Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on.”
— Robert Kennedy
Author: Robert Kennedy
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A society that gets rid of all
“A society that gets rid of all its troublemakers goes downhill.”
— Robert A. Heinlein
Author: Robert A. Heinlein
Category: society
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Nothing seems at first sight less important
“Nothing seems at first sight less important than the outward form of human actions, yet there is nothing upon which men set more store: they grow used to everything except to living in a society which has not their own manners.”
— Alexis de Tocqueville
Author: Alexis de Tocqueville
Category: society
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Chastity is the cement of civilization and
“Chastity is the cement of civilization and progress. Without it there is no stability in society, and without it one cannot attain the Science of Life.”
— Mary Baker Eddy
Author: Mary Baker Eddy
Category: society
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Having soon discovered to be great, I
“Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer.”
— Nat Turner
Author: Nat Turner
Category: society
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If the economy becomes disembodied from society
“If the economy becomes disembodied from society it can only lead to disaster.”
— Susan George
Author: Susan George
Category: society
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But one way or another, judges perform
“But one way or another, judges perform a very vital function in our society. They have a risky job and they are entitled to security.”
— Arlen Specter
Author: Arlen Specter
Category: society
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It is change, continuing change, inevitable change,
“It is change, continuing change, inevitable change, that is the dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be.”
— Isaac Asimov
Author: Isaac Asimov
Category: society
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Tolerance is the price we pay for
“Tolerance is the price we pay for living in a free, pluralistic society.”
— Robert Casey
Author: Robert Casey
Category: society
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Everything in our society is so purposeful.
“Everything in our society is so purposeful.”
— Sara Blakely
Author: Sara Blakely
Category: society
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