"When we are reflecting on terrorism we can……" — Mary Douglas

"When we are reflecting on terrorism we can grieve for many things we do and have done."

— Mary Douglas

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37 Quotes by Mary Douglas

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I am convinced that living in an enclave shapes the personality, and living alone shapes the personality too.
Without the letters of condolence, telegrams of congratulations, and occasional postcards, the friendship of a separated friend is not a…
I am sure it must be true that people opt out of the mainstream society because they feel that there…
It is only partly true that religion does more harm than good in society. The community makes God into the…
Since 1970, relationships can be more volatile, jobs more ephemeral, geographical mobility more intensified, stability of marriage weaker.
The natural response of the old-timers is to build a strong moral wall against the outside. This is where the…
Our technological infrastructure alienates us from each other. No need to form a workplace community, everybody there will be out…
The theory of cultural bias... is the idea that a culture is based on a particular form of organization. It…
Behind a leader there must be followers, but they should always be on the lookout for the main chance and…
If people want to compete for leadership of a religious group, they can compete in piety. A chilling thought. Or…
The human body is always treated as an image of society.
It seems true that the growth of science and secularism made organized Christianity feel under threat.

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For pleasures past I do not grieve, nor perils gathering near; My greatest grief is that I leave nothing that… — Lord Byron
It does grieve me to think there are people misunderstanding my heart on an issue. — Kirk Cameron
Our first problem is that our attitude towards sin is more self-centred than God-centred. We are more concerned about our… — Jerry Bridges
In the fall, you don't grieve because the leaves are falling and dying. You say, "Isn't it beautiful!" Well, we're… — Byron Katie
The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not "get over" the loss of a loved one; you… — Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Man, when he does not grieve, hardly exists. — Antonio Porchia
Eleonora Duse said, "Tell me about Deirdre and Patrick," and made me repeat to her all their little sayings and… — Isadora Duncan
I believe that the freedom of speech should be protected, but so should a family's right to privacy as they… — Dave Reichert
Do not grieve over the temptations you suffer. When the Lord intends to bestow a particular virtue on us, He… — Philip Neri
Give me ... a compassionate heart, quickly moved to grieve for the woes of others and to active pity for… — Johann Arndt
We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind. — William Wordsworth
Do you fast? Then feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, visit the sick, do not forget the imprisoned,… — Saint John Chrysostom

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