Edward Burnett Tylor Quotes

The habit of building houses upon piles, which was first forced upon the people by the position they had chosen, was afterwards followed as a matter of taste, just as it is in Holland.

Edward Burnett Tylor

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: scientist
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: October 2, 1832 - January 2, 1917

Topics

HabitPeopleBuildingMatterFirst

It was difficult to find my way into 'I Am Abraham,' to feel confident enough to inhabit Lincoln's persona. I began with a prologue in a neutral voice, wrote of Lincoln at the White House with a sly young reporter quizzing him about his humble origins.

Jerome Charyn

HumbleI AmVoiceConfidentEnough

The most effective thing we can do is to limit spending.

John Fleming

LimitMostEffectiveThingSpending

Truth is the object of philosophy, but not always of philosophers.

John Churton Collins

TruthTruth IsPhilosophyAlways

I'm sick of 'Wild Things.'

Maurice Sendak

SickWildThings

I think Caesar is one of the most empathetic characters that I've played. I think that's the key to a successful leadership. Being able to keep your ears open at all times.

Andy Serkis

LeadershipThinkKeyOpenSuccessful

Children themselves know they are being cheated. Ultimately we owe it to our children. They are in school for 190 days a year. Every moment they spend learning is precious. If a year goes by and they are not being stretched and excited, that blights their life.

Michael Gove

LifeLearningChildrenMomentSchool

I sing and play guitar in the band 'Marcy Playground'.

John Wozniak

GuitarPlayPlaygroundBandSing

Such are the heights of wickedness to which men are driven by religion.

Lucretius

MenReligionHeightsDrivenWhich

Thus there is no doubt the eye was intended for us to see with.

Joseph Butler

EyeDoubtSeeUsNo DoubtIntended

I think the Iranians are clearly determined to have a nuclear program. And we have to assume that with a nuclear program they have the capability and the will to create a nuclear weapon.

Colin Powell

ThinkCreateWillClearlyDetermined

There appears to be no limit as to how far the women's revolution will take us.

Constance Baker Motley

WomenRevolutionWillHow FarLimit

I think about rodeo every day. I miss it. It's what gave me purpose.

Brady Jandreau

DayPurposeMeThinkEvery DayMiss

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