Societies Quotes

629 Societies quotes by 480 unique authors

I want to know what changed in fully modern humans, compared with Neanderthals, that made a difference. What made it possible for us to build… — Svante Paabo
The strong emergence of pro-feminine values in highly masculine societies signals that traditional masculine structures will continue to be challenged as the Millennial generation grows… — John Gerzema
Countries that have the Internet already are not going to turn it off. And so the power of freedom, the power of ideas will spread,… — Eric Schmidt
Societies can easily talk themselves into conflict and misery. But they can also talk, and act, their way out. — Geoff Mulgan
Democracy has always been in crisis: democracy is all about practicing the art of bearable dissatisfaction. In democratic societies, people often complain about their leaders… — Ivan Krastev
Remember, until the 1970s, the spread of democracy has always been accompanied by the decline of inequality. The more democratic our societies have been, the… — Ivan Krastev
What do women do when they get together? We sit around and talk! Men, not so much. My theory is that this difference is genetic… — Jenna McCarthy
Nothing in our evolutionary history specifically prepared us to live in large societies. Almost everything about the way culture works does. — Mark Pagel
A woman caring for her children; a woman striving to excel in the private sector; a woman partnering with her neighbors to make their street… — Queen Rania of Jordan
Punitive murder by the police and by vigilantes has existed in all societies at some point, and probably still exists in most. — Teju Cole
In countries with a properly functioning legal system, the mob continues to exist, but it is rarely called upon to mete out capital punishment. The… — Teju Cole
The poorest and most backward societies are always those that put women down. — Isabel Allende
For African societies, no issue looms larger than employment. Only vibrant entrepreneurship and thriving small businesses can hope to provide the millions of jobs that… — Richard Attias
Sporting achievements bestow a sense of unification on the cultures and societies in which they take place and create an outpouring of nationalism and pride. — Richard Attias
Every society needs to examine itself in relation to other societies. — Paulo Freire
Religion is a complex and often contradictory force in our world. It fosters hope and comfort but also doubt and guilt. It creates both community… — Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
Homer, Hesiod, Pythagoras, Plato, and Cicero, just to name a few, all lived in pagan societies. Some of the greatest political and military leaders of… — Brendan Myers
Language as a communication tool is the primary element from which literature is created. Even in pre-literate societies, it exists as songs, riddles, or epics… — F. Sionil Jose
Professional societies are sooner or later fractured by the ego of their leaders. Everyone wants to be president, chairman, CEO; no one wants to be… — F. Sionil Jose
Class - or the economic status of individuals - is evident in all societies, some very well stratified by a rigid caste system determined by… — F. Sionil Jose

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