Clifford Geertz Quotes

I was trained in the '50s as a New Critic. I remember what literature was like before the New Critics, when people stood up and talked about Shelley's soul and such things.

Clifford Geertz

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: scientist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: August 23, 1926 - October 30, 2006

Topics

SoulPeopleLiteratureRememberNew

I love the idea of couture and its emphasis on creation. There's where I made my name - in design - and there's where I'd like to stay.

Jimmy Choo

LoveNameDesignCreationStayIdea

One of the first things I learned in the Marine Corps is that any military mission has to be defined as precisely as you can possibly define it, and then you size the force and equipment force to accomplish that mission without fail.

John Glenn

MissionYouAccomplishMarine Corps

I dream pretty big, but truly had no idea my life could be this awesome. I am the luckiest girl in the world, without question!

Meghan Markle

LifeGirlI AmWorldMy LifeDream

As a teacher, as a propagandist, Mr. Shaw is no good at all, even in his own generation. But as a personality, he is immortal.

Max Beerbohm

GoodTeacherPersonalityGeneration

I enjoy all mediums, and I have to say, music is the medium that first made me understand how powerful art could be.

Jeff Koons

MusicArtMeEnjoyPowerfulSay

Music is sunshine. Like sunshine, music is a powerful force that can instantly and almost chemically change your entire mood. Music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose.

Michael Franti

ChangeMusicSunshinePurposeEnergy

Mary-Kate and Ashley, who played Michelle, were great. I miss them, I love them, and I need to borrow some money from them.

John Stamos

LoveGreatMoneyNeedMissBorrow

Wherever there are rock 'n' rollers, we'll play. That's what we've been doing for more than 30 years - rock 'n' roll. It's made me everything from an honorary mayor to honorary member of a motorcycle gang.

Ronnie Hawkins

MeMotorcycleDoingPlayRockMore

I had a natural feeling for sculpture, and the nudes are my sculpture.

Ruth Bernhard

FeelingSculptureNaturalHad

It's fun when you create a world to inhabit it and see the other characters from grounds eye view.

Mike White

FunWorldEyeViewYouCreate

Sometimes I still wonder what my fans look like, but if I had to describe them, I'd say that they are everyday people with everyday needs who need a supernatural message to help them though their natural walk.

Marvin Sapp

WalkPeopleHelpLookWonderSay

I always try to attack the most honest issues I can in my comedy.

Mike Birbiglia

ComedyI CanTryAlwaysHonestMost

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