The purpose of anthropology is to make the world safe for human differences. Ruth Benedict anthropologydifferencehuman Change image and share on social
A man's indebtedness is not virtue; his repayment is. Virtue begins when he dedicates himself actively to the job of gratitude. Ruth Benedict activelybegindedicate Change image and share on social
I gambled on having the strength to live two lives, one for myself and one for the world. Ruth Benedict gamblelivestrength Change image and share on social
The adequate study of culture, our own and those on the opposite side of the globe, can press on to fulfillment only as we learn today from the humanities as well as from the scientists. Ruth Benedict adequateculturefulfillment Change image and share on social
No man ever looks at the world with pristine eyes. He sees it edited by a definite set of customs and institutions and ways of thinking. Ruth Benedict customdefiniteedit Change image and share on social