Lost Quote by R. D. Laing
“In our society many of the old rituals have lost much of their power. New ones have not arisen.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Politics of Experience, 1967
Traditional rituals have lost power, and new collective practices have not yet emerged to fill the void.
In simple terms: Old rituals faded, new ones missing.
Key Takeaway
Create new meaningful rituals.
Themes
culture
ritual
social change
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
sociological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community events
- modern ceremonies
- digital gatherings
- social movements
Key Concepts
anthropology
collective identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What new rituals could arise?
- How to revive old rituals?
A Different Perspective
New rituals may lack depth or acceptance.
