Culture Quote by Arthur Erickson
“Our incapacity to comprehend other cultures stems from our insistence on measuring things in our own terms.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Architecture and Culture, Arthur Erickson, 1995
Understanding others requires abandoning our own measurement standards and seeing from their perspective.
In simple terms: See others on their terms.
Key Takeaway
Practice cultural humility.
Themes
culture
understanding
empathy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- travel
- multicultural teams
- education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
relativism
anthropology
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure success without your own bias?
- What steps help you appreciate another culture’s values?
A Different Perspective
Assuming our terms can oversimplify complex cultures.
