Clay Shirky Quotes
Society is not just the product of its individual members; it is also the product of its constituent groups. The aggregate relations among individuals and groups, among individuals within groups, and among groups forms a network of astonishing complexity.
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These political movements flourish on the margins of Turkish society because of poverty and because of the people's feeling that they are not being represented.
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Together we will act to bring about national reconciliation, secure Malaysia's economic future, and build a stronger, more harmonious society.
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Do our children now have to choose between getting an education and dying? Some of us cannot move on and accept that kind of society.
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The magic of America is that we're a free and open society with a mixed population. Part of our security is our freedom.
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I've been influenced by some of the greatest designers. Charles Eames. And Bruno Munari in the '50s in Italy - when they had to retool the industry of war into an industry to help society. In a way, I'm influenced by designers that were there at a radical time of change.
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When I read about the way in which library funds are being cut and cut, I can only think that American society has found one more way to destroy itself.
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When a nation goes down, or a society perishes, one condition may always be found; they forgot where they came from. They lost sight of what had brought them along.
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What 'Deadwood' did was to talk about how capitalism started, how civilised society came in, and how that brought its own problems.
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I have observed that society in general always seems to honor its living conformists and its dead troublemakers.
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I work with the Humane Society a lot and have three rescue cats.
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The Holocaust changed our perception of morality not only because we discovered that morality is the only thing that can stand up to the ultimate evil, but also because it shifted the focus from society to the individual.
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Modern society has evolved to the point where we counter the old-fashioned fatalism surrounding the word 'cancer' by embracing the idea of the Uber-mind - that our will possesses nearly supernatural powers.
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We're not going to create a more equal society by not prodding at it, are we?
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The artist is the consciousness of society... but musicians' role is very special.
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You've got all these books on self help, getting to know yourself, doing the right thing, eating the so-called right foods, even down to what books you have on your shelves. People are encouraged to look to themselves first as opposed to being a part of society.
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Arab society features apartheid of women, apartheid of homosexuals, and apartheid of Christians, Jews, and democracy.
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In a free society the state does not administer the affairs of men. It administers justice among men who conduct their own affairs.
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Besides entertainment and action, I want to educate. You know, as a producer or director, we do have a responsibility to society.
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The man in our society is the breadwinner; the woman has enough to do as the homemaker, wife and mother.
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The society of my relatives can only be enjoyed with frequent intervals.
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I think female-centric films shouldn't be only about thriller or horror. Angelina Jolie has been doing all kinds of stuff.
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Conducting your business in a socially responsible way is good business. It means that you can attract better employees and that customers will know what you stand for and like you for it
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He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous.
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Society is not just the product of its individual members; it is also the product of its constituent groups. The aggregate relations among individuals and groups, among individuals within groups, and among groups forms a network of astonishing complexity.
