Culture is not a biologically transmitted complex. Ruth Benedict biologicallycomplexculture Change image and share on social
The life history of the individual is first and foremost an accommodation to the patterns and standards traditionally handed down in his community. Ruth Benedict accommodationcommunityforemost 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
I long to speak out the intense inspiration that comes to me from the lives of strong women. Ruth Benedict inspirationintenselive Change image and share on social
I have always used the world of make-believe with a certain desperation. Ruth Benedict desperationmakeworld Change image and share on social
The trouble with life isn't that there is no answer, it's that there are so many answers. Ruth Benedict answerlifetrouble Change image and share on social
Our faith in the present dies out long before our faith in the future. Ruth Benedict faithfuturelong Change image and share on social
I haven't strength of mind not to need a career. Ruth Benedict careermindstrength 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
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
