Mary Douglas Quotes

The theory of cultural bias... is the idea that a culture is based on a particular form of organization. It can't be transplanted except to another variant of that organization.

Mary Douglas

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: scientist
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: March 25, 1921 - May 16, 2007

Topics

CultureOrganizationBiasTheory

The English contribution to world cuisine - the chip.

John Cleese

WorldContributionEnglishCuisine

I definitely see myself as an international musician. When I play, I respect the source of the music, whether it's Cuban, Brazilian or Israeli. I try to bring that to all of the music I play. Music has no borders and no flags.

Anat Cohen

MusicRespectMyselfPlayTrySee

I think daily deals are a good idea. Any ad people view as content is a good ad, and that's true for daily-deal ads too.

Matt Cohler

GoodDailyPeopleThinkViewTrue

Kimi is a great driver like Fernando, but together, they could be a time bomb for Ferrari.

Jean-Eric Vergne

GreatTimeTogetherFerrariDriver

It's important to have frank discussions about what the other wants. To be in a relationship that is like a little lifetime, that's a challenge.

Trudie Styler

RelationshipChallengeImportantLike

There are times when I'm really happy and I write something really sad, and vice versa.

Juan Gabriel

SadHappyWriteViceSomething

I was actually discovered while at a showroom appointment and was immediately sent over to an agency in L.A. I was about 15 years old at that time.

Jasmine Tookes

TimeOldOverYearsAgencyActually

I have bought a lot of beautiful clothes with my money, but I've also earned it.

Dionne Warwick

BeautifulMoneyClothesEarnedLot

Death is a door. When we close our eyes in this life, we will open our eyes to Jesus.

Anne Graham Lotz

LifeEyesDeathDoorWillOpen

When art in general, and film in particular, succeeds is when it pulls you away onto a voyage. Then it's a good film.

Philippe Petit

GoodArtYouVoyageAwayFilm

There are enough Poles in Chicago to make up one of the largest cities in Poland.

Suzanne Fields

EnoughChicagoUpMakePolandPoles

I asked him, How could we have a press column if we can't write about other work done in the press?

Sydney Schanberg

WorkDoneWriteHimPressHow

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