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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 history of poison is the history of civilization.
From The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum
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.
Pencils have evolved over centuries, reflecting changes in technology and culture.
From The Pencil: A History by Henry Petroski
The rise of crypto is a cultural phenomenon.
From The Age of Cryptocurrency by Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey
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.
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
We need to create a culture that celebrates women's contributions.
From The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work by Michelle P. King
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.
Salt has been used in rituals and religious practices.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
Every code is a reflection of the culture that created it.
From The Codebreakers: The Comprehensive History of Secret Communication from Ancient Times to the Internet by David Kahn
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.
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
Every sound has a story, a history that connects us.
From The Sound Book: The Science of the Sonic Wonders of the World by Trevor Cox
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.
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.
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.
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
We were part of a culture that accepted cheating.
Winning at all costs was the culture we lived in.
I am a Muslim, because Islam is my religion.
Judaism is not only a religion; it is also a culture and a way of life.
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.
Acts of violence have been justified using religious language across cultures.
From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong
Understanding sound can enhance our appreciation of art and culture.
From The Sound Book: The Science of the Sonic Wonders of the World by Trevor Cox
To lose a culture is to lose a part of our humanity.
From The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis
Each beverage tells a story about the people and cultures that produced it.
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
The stories of our ancestors are the threads that weave our identity.
From The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis
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.
Every culture is a story waiting to be told.
From The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis
Workplace culture plays a significant role in women's advancement.
From The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work by Michelle P. King
In every work of art the spirit of the age is embodied.
Salt has played a role in many religions.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
Fashion is a reflection of our desires and aspirations.
From Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World by Aja Raden
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.
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.
Religions shape our identities and our communities.
From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero
The cod was a staple food for Europeans for centuries.
From Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky
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.
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.
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 migration reshaped cities and communities.
The goal is to create a culture of open communication.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Jewelry is the ultimate expression of wealth and status.
From Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World by Aja Raden
Cultural changes have played a significant role in reducing violence.
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.
The history of the world is a history of beverages.
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.
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
Our culture glorifies busyness, but it doesn't lead to happiness.
From Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee
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.
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