Ethnological Research Quotes & Sayings

The further I go, the more I am confirmed in the idea that systems of metaphysics are for philosophers are what novels are for women. — Voltaire

I like to know a little about a lot. I find that it keeps life interesting. — Robin Benway

Variety's the source of joy below, From whence still fresh-revolving pleasures flow, In books and love the mind one end pursues, And only change the expiring flames renews. — John Gay

I would much rather be with a person who raises their voice but isn't mad than someone who's really mad but stays quiet. You never know what's going on with a person like that. You only know eventually that person's going to explode. — Nancy Freund

What magical trick makes us intelligent? The trick is that there is no trick. The power of intelligence stems from our vast diversity, not from any single, perfect principle. — Marvin Minsky

You have to lose something to gain anything. — Debasish Mridha

If you are going to make a book end badly, it must end badly from the beginning. — Robert Louis Stevenson

Her dark eyes sparkled in the sunlight as she stared up at me. You are a moon child. She calls to you. — Lisa Kessler

Because, you see, you only need one friend for a party. One is enough. Two is enough. Anything is enough.'
~pg 107; Adam on friendship — Ann M. Martin

Are you an aberration to your species?' she cried. 'Cats don't look for approval! — Gregory Maguire