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Affiliation Quote by Franz Boas

“The behavior of an individual is determined not by his racial affiliation, but by the character of his ancestry and his cultural environment.” quote by Franz Boas — Download Open image

“The behavior of an individual is determined not by his racial affiliation, but by the character of his ancestry and his cultural environment.”

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The passion for seeking the truth for truth's sake...can be kept alive only if we continue to seek the truth for truth's sake.

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We shall say clearly that any symbol conspicuously displaying religious affiliation in school is prohibited.

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Your race and gender don't change, but you can choose to change your political affiliation at will.

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“When only one party makes a profit that's robbery when all parties make profit that's business.”

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History will not judge our endeavors--and a government cannot be selected--merely on the basis of color or creed or even party affiliation. Neither will…

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To be motivated to sit at home and study, instead of going out and playing, children need a sense of themselves over time--they need…

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I would describe my spirituality as exactly the opposite of having a religious affiliation.

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