"You know, who tells the stories of a culture really governs human behavior. It used to be the parent, the school, the church, the community. Now it's a handful of global conglomerates that have nothing to tell, but a great deal to sell."

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Source : "George Gerbner, 86; Educator Researched the Influence of TV Viewing on Perceptions" by Myrna Oliver, articles.latimes.com. December 29, 2005.

George Gerbner

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“I may say that this is the greatest factor: the way in which the expedition is equipped, the way in which every difficulty is foreseen, and precautions taken for meeting or avoiding it. Victory awaits him who has everything in order, luck, people call it. Defeat is certain for him who has neglected to take the necessary precautions in time, this is called bad luck.”

Source : Roald Amundsen (2013). “The South Pole”, p.222, BoD – Books on Demand
“No matter how good a public school teacher, he or she will always be required to teach the state's values and the state's perspective on subjects from sex to history and biology.”

Source : Cal Thomas, Wayne Stayskal (2001). “The Wit & Wisdom of Cal Thomas”
“I grew up in New Jersey and my father was a golf pro, so I was groomed for sports, but I wasn't very good, so my interests lay elsewhere.”

Source : "Meet a matinee idol". The Scotsman Interview, www.scotsman.com. June 18, 2009.
“Whoever perseveres will be crowned.”
“Travel in car, because you can stop. Air travel any more is a nightmare. I think it's the same for everyone. If I have a choice to stand in line to get x-rayed, or see scenery, I'll take scenery.”
“I watch golf on television, although I don't golf - except for visits to the driving range in spurts.”
“McCarthy shakes his head in agreement with the referee.”
“Economists, like royal children, are not punished for their errors.”

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