"A sense of self has to be sought in the parade of images and products; and this culture becomes the main determinant upon morality, beliefs, and purpose, usurping more and more territory that formerly belonged to parents, teachers, community, priests, and politics alike."

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Source : Jeremy Seabrook (1978). “What Went Wrong?: Why Hasn't Having More Made People Happier?”, Pantheon

Jeremy Seabrook

#Teacher Quotes #Self Quotes #Community Quotes

“As much as most of the actors were kind of curious to know what their character meant in relation to the script and to the plot, they really were quite happy to be part of the adventure of not knowing.”
“Ive always believed very, very strongly that the way you treat people is more important than anything, professionally or otherwise.”
“My family keeps me pretty grounded. Like if I try anything diva, they're like, 'Oh shut up. Go and do the dishwasher.”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“...Everything you hate is everything that you created.”

Source : Song: Art Crisis, Album: Bob Mould, 1996
“We are all musicians in a great human orchestra, and it is now time to play the Save the World Symphony. You are not required to play a solo, but you are required to know what instrument you hold and play it as well as you can. You are required to find your place in the score. What we love we must protect. Thatâ€™s what love means. From the right to know and the duty to inquire flows the obligation to act.”

Source : Sandra Steingraber (2010). “Living Downstream: An Ecologist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment”, p.122, Da Capo Press
“Cheryl Ladd Special - One-hour long, one thought show of jigglevision.”
“The climb will go. Get rid of the rope. It's only distracting you.”

Source : Jeff Lowe (1996). “Ice World: Techniques and Experiences of Modern Ice Climbing”, p.63, The Mountaineers Books
“In my day-to-day life, I'm kind of a tomboy. I like being comfortable.”

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