The institution of marriage, if you look at it over many centuries, has come and gone. Theodore Zeldin centuryinstitutionmarriage Change image and share on social
The English reputation for humour is a way by which people avoid revealing themselves and have superficial relationships, so that you can engage in banter without making yourself vulnerable. Theodore Zeldin avoidbantengage Change image and share on social
We should abolish 'work.' By that I mean abolishing the distinction between work and leisure, one of the greatest mistakes of the last century, one that enables employers to keep workers in lousy jobs by granting them some leisure time. Theodore Zeldin abolishcenturydistinction share on social
Conversation creates a new kind of network within organizations. Current networks are used for competitive advantage, but conversation is focused on encouraging people to realize their potential. Theodore Zeldin advantagecompetitiveconversation Change image and share on social
A dream is what makes people love life even when it is painful. Theodore Zeldin dreamlifelove Change image and share on social
Never before have humans been so ambitious, have they thought that they could be much more than their parents were. Theodore Zeldin ambitioushumanparent Change image and share on social
We are already seeing the creation of a new kind of network based on friendships: Startups, which are often founded by friends, are the beginning of something that could reshape social relations. Theodore Zeldin basebegincreation Change image and share on social
Breaking accepted rules does bring people together. Theodore Zeldin acceptbreakbring Change image and share on social
We should strive to be employed in such a way that we don't realize that what we're doing is work. Theodore Zeldin employrealizestrive Change image and share on social
We imagine that human nature doesn't change. We like to say that but I don't think it's true because we have, in the course of the centuries, altered ourselves. Theodore Zeldin altercenturychange Change image and share on social
