Some acts of worldbuilding in fiction instantiate a milieu that is so culturally odd and exotic, so displaced from the audience's consensus… — Paul Di Filippo Copy Share Image
“The logic behind these initiations provides an efficient solution to a pressing cooperation dilemma: in order for a group to survive, it… — Dimitris Xygalatas Copy Share Image
So much music in Africa was created for specific moments, written for rituals or for a funeral or for challenges, thousands of… — Ludwig Goransson Copy Share Image
I'm not very good at being domesticated. I've tried. The domestic life I find claustrophobic - the rituals and habits and patterns. — Ralph Fiennes Copy Share Image
That is the problem with comedy in India. Spoofing sells. Come up with original comedy about the hilarious nation we are, with… — Cyrus Broacha Copy Share Image
“Death is universal. The rituals associated with it, however, vary substantially—and are greatly influenced by their religious and cultural context.” — Richard J. Borden Copy Share Image
I might be an actor professionally, but as a person I should know what our rituals, religion or our history is. Kumbh… — Payal Rohatgi Copy Share Image
“Human culture arises directly from how we overcome the challenges of survival. Some call culture a balance between decadence and celebration. The… — David Ai Copy Share Image
I haven't reported in grand detail on rituals of American life, road journeys or malls or the death of steel-manufacturing towns. I… — Amitava Kumar Copy Share Image
I'm condemned by some inner compulsion to think about the daily rituals of my life. I have a low grade fever for… — Alan Alda Copy Share Image
I try not to have too many rituals because I believe that rituals don't help you win. I used to do rituals… — Serena Williams Copy Share Image
I do a little thing about the way people shake the sweetener packet. You know, like they're all excited. I want to… — Jerry Seinfeld Copy Share Image
“Men will always create new arenas for honor if traditional rituals fade.” — Joel Dinerstein Copy Share Image
I think Latin American cultures are really rich and fascinating. I like the pomp and circumstance of some of their rituals and… — Bitsie Tulloch Copy Share Image
“Rituals can be reliable safeguards, but plot twists in the theatre of our life should not freak us out. If we are… — Erik Pevernagie Copy Share Image
