Quotes of: Contemporary-society Keyword

It does not seem that the contradiction which exists between the aristocratic function of art and the democratic structure of modern society can ever be resolved.

Herbert Read

Every society and religion has rules, for both have moral laws. And the essence of morality consists, as in art, of drawing the line somewhere.

Huston Smith

To understand Occupy Wall Street, you have to understand artists. Art is freedom - freedom of expression - and its message has resonated through society for centuries.

Peter M. Brant

The huge problem in our society is the enormous ignorance of the ideas that underlie modern art.

Thom Mayne

Indeed, bribery, favoritism, and corruption in a great variety of forms were rampant not only in politics, but in all levels of society.

1776

Suicide is an attack on society--an attack on its omnipotence, on its denial of death, and on its own despair.

The Art of Dying

No society can work unless its members feel responsibilities as well as rights.

Happiness: Lessons from a New Science

Never speak disrespectfully of Society, Algernon. Only people who can’t get into it do that.

The Importance of Being Earnest

The only possible society is oneself. To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.

An Ideal Husband

Believe it or not, a normal human being is one who can have an orgasm and is adjusted to his society.

Island

Arguments are extremely vulgar, for everybody in good society holds exactly the same opinions.

The Remarkable Rocket

Where would we be if anything at all could turn up in books?

The Rabbit Back Literature Society

We’re trying to rebuild society, not plunge it back into chaos.” – character quote

Shamblers: The Zombie Apocalypse

Liking other people is an illusion we have to cherish in ourselves if we are to live in society.

The Magus

Political leaders are a reflection of our society.

Open The Windows: To the World aound You

If you want to be creative, stay in part a child, with the creativity and invention that characterizes children before they are deformed by adult society.

Piaget

Right conscience and at the higher level conscientious deeds (spirituality) is the order of civilised and society-responsible men

Priyavrat Thareja

It would take a while before the postmodern Narcissus perceived the ruins of society behind the emptiness of his mirror.

Paul Verhaeghe

We can’t continuously be a society of well-wishers. We must take action to bring those wishes to fruition.

Steve Maraboli

Anybody who tries to change society without first examining the family, is trying to push a shadow without moving a statue.

Stefan Molyneux

Today's society is wanting in such a way that Honor, Integrity, Trust, Compassion, Empathy are left for the homeless and their pets.

Solange nicole