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Every God is a reflection of the culture that worships Him.

From God: A Human History by Reza Aslan

The ability to create and believe in fiction is what makes us human.

From Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

Memes are to culture what genes are to life.

From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

Cultural stigma around mental health can prevent individuals from seeking help.

From The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Rheeda Walker

The body is not a mere biological fact; it is a historical and cultural fact.

From The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir

A great company is one that creates a culture of innovation.

From Built to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras

Pencils have evolved over centuries, reflecting changes in technology and culture.

From The Pencil: A History by Henry Petroski

Religious narratives shape our values and perceptions of the world.

From A History of God by Karen Armstrong

Every item on the shelf has a story, one that often goes untold.

From The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr

Rituals are the outward expressions of the inner beliefs of a people.

From The Golden Bough by James George Frazer

Criticism of expertise has become a badge of honor.

From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols

The fertility of the soil is the foundation of all human civilization.

From The Golden Bough by James George Frazer

Cultural perceptions of AI will influence its acceptance and implementation.

From AI 2041 by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan

Understanding Jesus requires understanding the world he lived in.

From Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan

A company’s culture is the foundation for its success.

From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish

Wine has been integral to religious rituals and social practices throughout history.

From A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage

Salt has been used in rituals and religious practices.

From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky

The most successful companies are those that truly understand their core values.

From Traction by Gino Wickman

Diversity is not a reason for division; it is a reason for celebration.

From The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis

In the village, running is a way of life, not just a sport.

From Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn

Culture is a form of evolution that takes place in the social sphere.

From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley

The Agricultural Revolution was history's biggest fraud.

From Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

In many cultures, salt is seen as a purifying agent.

From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky

A religion can be understood only in its own context.

From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero

Culture eats strategy for breakfast.

From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish

Expertise is often seen as elitism in today's culture.

From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols

They provide insight into the religious beliefs and practices of a group that lived in the Second Temple period.

From The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Lim

What we eat says more about us than we often realize.

From The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr

The only way to create a more inclusive workplace is to bring diverse voices to the table.

From That's What She Said by Joanne Lipman

To lose a culture is to lose a way of life that has been refined over millennia.

From The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis

We often overlook the importance of stories in shaping our identities.

From Religion for Atheists by Alain de Botton

The development of agriculture was the most important factor in the rise of civilizations.

From Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond

The most successful organizations are those that embrace craziness.

From Loonshots by Safi Bahcall

To understand a culture, one must understand its myths.

From The Golden Bough by James George Frazer

Mythology is a mirror that reflects the society that produces it.

From The Golden Bough by James George Frazer

The grocery store is a theater of the absurd, where the mundane meets the fantastic.

From The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr

You need to create an environment where loonshots can thrive.

From Loonshots by Safi Bahcall

Tea was more than a drink; it was a symbol of British identity.

From A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage

Food is a reflection of who we are, where we come from, and how we live.

From Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat by Bee Wilson

The act of cooking is a bridge between nature and culture, science and art.

From Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat by Bee Wilson

Judaism is not only a religion; it is also a culture and a way of life.

From Judaism: A Very Short Introduction by Norman Solomon

Salt has been a vital part of human culture.

From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky

The coffeehouse became a center of social interaction and intellectual discourse.

From A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage

Acts of violence have been justified using religious language across cultures.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

Each beverage tells a story about the people and cultures that produced it.

From A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage

The ability to create and believe in shared myths is what makes us unique.

From Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

Women are socialized to prioritize relationships over ambition.

From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez

In each culture, there is a fundamental understanding of the world.

From The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis

Color is a language we all understand, regardless of culture.

From The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair

In every work of art the spirit of the age is embodied.

From The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche

Salt has played a role in many religions.

From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky

The rise of extreme athletes is not just a phenomenon of sport; it is a cultural shift.

From The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler

To be a great runner, you have to love running, and the Kenyans have that love.

From Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn

We live in an age where ignorance is celebrated.

From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols

Jewish identity is shaped by history and culture.

From Judaism: A Very Short Introduction by Norman Solomon

Religions shape our identities and our communities.

From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero

The domestication of animals and plants was a key factor in the success of societies.

From Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond

Every epidemic is a window into the social fabric of a city.

From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson

You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline.

From Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson

The culture we live in shapes our moral intuitions.

From The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

The experience of the divine is universal and transcends cultural boundaries.

From The World's Religions by Huston Smith

We are shaped by the culture we inhabit, but we also shape it.

From The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist

The salt trade has shaped economies and cultures.

From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky

The journey from farm to table is a complex web of connections and unseen labor.

From The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr

Morality and religion are intertwined in the process of cultural evolution.

From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright

The loss of a language is the loss of a unique way of seeing the world.

From The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis

The goal is to create a culture of open communication.

From Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Cultural changes have played a significant role in reducing violence.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

The world is not a mere collection of things, but a tapestry of stories.

From The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis

Creating a culture that embraces innovation is vital for long-term success.

From The Innovator's Solution by Clayton M. Christensen

The history of the world is a history of beverages.

From A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage

The sacred texts of the world’s religions reflect the struggles of their communities.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

Death is a part of life, yet it remains a taboo subject.

From Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach

The fork is a tool that has shaped our culture as much as our diet.

From Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat by Bee Wilson

The struggle for meaning is a universal human endeavor that transcends cultures.

From The Great Transformation by Karen Armstrong

Culture is what happens when the coaches leave the room.

From Legacy by James Kerr

The decline of a nation often begins with the erosion of its values.

From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio

Culture is the most important factor in making loonshots work.

From Loonshots by Safi Bahcall

Create a culture of care, not just for others but for yourself.

From Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

Cod is not just a fish; it is a key to understanding our past.

From Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky

A culture of discipline is not a principle of business; it is a principle of greatness.

From Good to Great by Jim Collins