--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We are defined by what we believe in…" description: "\"“We are defined by what we believe in. Identity is shaped by what we believe is right. Culture is cultured, pun intended; by what we believe is right.'..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/hlovate-9883_anthem_we-are-defined-by-what-we-believe-in-ide_189146.jpg" --- # We are defined by what we believe in. Identity is shaped… ![“We are defined by what we believe in. Identity is shaped by what we believe is right. Culture is cultured, pun intended; by what we believe is right.' Kita diertikan dengan apa yang kita percaya sebagai benda betul. Dan budaya serta nilai itu sendiri, memang dibentuk dengan benda yang sama juga…” quote by Hlovate](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/hlovate-9883_anthem_we-are-defined-by-what-we-believe-in-ide_189146.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/hlovate-9883_anthem_we-are-defined-by-what-we-believe-in-ide_189146.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/hlovate-9883_anthem_we-are-defined-by-what-we-believe-in-ide_189146.jpg) > ““We are defined by what we believe in. Identity is shaped by what we believe is right. Culture is cultured, pun intended; by what we believe is right.' Kita diertikan dengan apa yang kita percaya sebagai benda betul. Dan budaya serta nilai itu sendiri, memang dibentuk dengan benda yang sama juga, apa yang kita percaya sebagai benda yang betul baik. Cuma yang membezakan antara manusia tu ialah apa yang difahami sebagai benda yang betul dan benda yang baik. Contoh, 'Westerners' percaya minum wain merah baik untuk kesihatan jantung. Tapi kalau untuk orang Islam, sah la benda tu haram. Contoh lain, 'Englishmen are all about tea, and Americans are all about coffee.”” Hlovate ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Identity and culture are shaped by shared beliefs about what is right, which differ across societies and religions. **In simple terms:** Beliefs shape identity and culture, varying by group. Key Takeaway Examine how beliefs form identity. Themes identity culture belief social norms Mood contemplative inquisitive open‑minded Type philosophical reflective thought‑provoking When to use this quote - interfaith dialogue - cross‑cultural education - media representation of cultures Key Concepts cultural relativism social identity theory normative ethics Questions to Reflect On - How do your beliefs influence your cultural identity? - What happens when differing beliefs clash? 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