Cultures And Traditions Quotes

• The land flourished because it was fed from so many sources--because it was nourished by so many cultures and traditions and peoples.

  Lyndon B. Johnson

  Land, Immigration, Culture

  Johnson, Lyndon B. (1967). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Lyndon B. Johnson, 1966”, p.1039, Best Books on

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• Traditions are the guideposts driven deep in our subconscious minds. The most powerful ones are those we can't even describe and aren't even aware of.

  Ellen Goodman

  Powerful, Mind, Tradition

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• Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit.

  Jawaharlal Nehru

  Mind, Culture, Spirit

  Jawaharlal Nehru (1963). “Jawaharlal Nehru's Speeches”

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• No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive.

  Mahatma Gandhi

  Leadership, Teacher, Art And Culture

  Mahatma Gandhi (1959). “India of My Dreams”, p.173, Rajpal & Sons

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• People come here penniless but not cultureless. They bring us gifts. We can synthesize the best of our traditions with the best of theirs. We can teach and learn from each other to produce a better America.

  Mary Pipher

  America, People, Immigration

  Mary Pipher (2003). “The Middle of Everywhere”, p.371, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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• Tradition is a guide and not a jailer.

  W. Somerset Maugham

  Teaching, Diversity, Social Justice

  W. Somerset Maugham (1954). “Mr. Maugham Himself”

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• We should accept diversity in culture and tradition and coexist peacefully.

  Haile Selassie

  Diversity, Culture, Tradition

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• Albert Murray's The Omni-Americans is the most valuable non-business book because it discusses how you have to draw upon everyone's creativity. America is a mash-up of cultures and traditions, and great businesses know how to tap the strengths of all their employees, whatever their background may be.

  Kabir Sehgal

  Book, Creativity, Mash Up

  Source: bobmorris.biz

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• Culture and tradition have to change little by little. So 'new' means a little twist, a marriage of Japanese technique with French ingredients. My technique. Indian food, Korean food; I put Italian mozzarella cheese with sashimi. I don't think 'new new new.' I'm not a genius. A little twist.

  Masaharu Morimoto

  Mean, Italian, Thinking

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• We must create the conditions for immigrants to normally integrate into our society, learn Russian and, of course, respect our culture and traditions and abide by Russian law. In this regard, I believe that the decision to make learning the Russian language compulsory and administer exams is well grounded. To do so, we will need to carry out major organisational work and introduce corresponding legislative amendments.

  Vladimir Putin

  Believe, Law, Decision

  "Vladimir Putin’s introductory remarks". web.archive.org. January 26, 2012.

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• When I said I had always hoped to marry in my race, I really do mean that. That doesn't mean I absolutely wouldn't marry outside of it, but there's a culture and traditions to maintain, and I have great pride in them, and I always thought it would be wonderful to share that with somebody of my race.

  Condoleezza Rice

  Mean, Pride, Race

  "Dr. Rice Makes a House Call". Interview with Kam Williams, www.pittsburghurbanmedia.com.

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