Emile Durkheim Quotes

Man seeks to learn, and man kills himself because of the loss of cohesion in his religious society; he does not kill himself because of his learning. It is certainly not the learning he acquires that disorganizes religion; but the desire for knowledge wakens because religion becomes disorganized.

Emile Durkheim

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: sociologist
  • Nationality: french
  • Birth: April 15, 1858 - November 15, 1917

Topics

LearningKnowledgeManReligionLoss

When I got the script for Memento, I read it and I got killed off on page one and I fired my agent.

Joe Pantoliano

PageFiredGotOffReadAgent

Self-pity comes so naturally to all of us. The most solid happiness can be shaken by the compassion of a fool.

Andre Maurois

HappinessCompassionFoolSelf-Pity

We have within us, from the start, that which will distinguish us from the vulgar herd.

Jean Henri Fabre

StartWillWithinUsHerdVulgar

I like to think I am well-mannered. If I have the option at a breakfast place, I'll go with the grits. That's how Southern I am.

Michael C. Hall

I AmBreakfastThinkPlaceGoLike

When push comes to shove, I'm a fighter, and I'm going to force someone to fight. It takes a lot of technique, it takes a lot of skill, but to take that, and make something of it, it's a lot of heart and a lot of determination, and that's something I have. That's who I am.

Robbie Lawler

DeterminationHeartFightI AmPush

My physique? It is a gift from God.

Romelu Lukaku

GodGiftPhysique

L.A. is such a melting pot.

Mija

Melting PotPotMelting

There have been times I've finished a big job and thought, 'Great, a couple of weeks off.' But then a couple of weeks turns to three weeks and then after a month you're staring at the phone willing it to ring.

Johnny Vegas

GreatJobThoughtYouPhoneThree

The problem is that they are all stars at Madrid. You need someone to carry the water to the well.

Diego Maradona

StarsWaterSomeoneProblemYou

Making this movie was a great opportunity for me to explore high-definition. I'm glad I got to see what the challenges are, what makes it better. It works wonderfully.

Debbie Allen

OpportunityGreatMeChallengesSee

I am around ladies' clothing all day long, and I get real sick of clothes.

Christian Siriano

DayI AmSickClothesLongReal

I surround myself with guys who are pretty successful, good people, and I think the two biggest influences in my life lately have been Tim Tebow and Ryron Gracie.

Brendan Schaub

LifeGoodMyselfPeopleThinkTwo

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