Theoretical Sociologists Quotes & Sayings

Max Weber was right in subscribing to the view that one need not be Caesar in order to understand Caesar. But there is a temptation for us theoretical sociologists to act sometimes as though it is not necessary even to study Caesar in order to understand him. Yet we know that the interplay of theory and research makes both for understanding of the specific case and expansion of the general rule. — Robert K. Merton

She was clever, and beautiful, and hard as burnished bronze. — Sharon Cameron

The more you study, the more you know; how less you know. — Imran Khan

Tucker," I say. "I'm so glad you're still here."
I throw myself into his arms. He hugs me tightly.
"I couldn't leave," he says.
"I know."
"I mean, literally. I don't have a ride. — Cynthia Hand

I've always felt a spiritual connection with acting. And I felt whole when I was onstage. — Patricia Heaton

Laughter makes the bitter swallowing of truth, for some, a little easier. — Bill Hicks

Ain't nobody's business, if I bark like a dog. — Muddy Waters

If the Universe is playing a beautiful song, each one of our lives is a note in that song. — Catherine Louise Birmingham

Heaven on earth is knowing God, loving God, allowing Him to shine within us, and experiencing His power and Presence in all we think and do. Supernatural signs and wonders that we cannot ever produce in our own ability will follow. The apostle Paul admonished us to be imitators of God as dear children, to walk in love and as children of light. — Marie Chapian

Happiness is a myth. It was invented to make us buy new things. — Gregory David Roberts

And you know, we'd go to church. We were Baptists. And every now and then there'd be a tent would set up, and it was the Holiness folks. And we liked their music. — Mel Tillis

One in ten adults will attempt suicide, and one in five will suffer from depression. — Russ Harris

Trusting the people you know can sometimes be even worse than trusting the ones you don't, — Jacqueline Abrahams

To me, Ennis stands for the conservative side of America. He's the biggest homophobe in the whole movie - culturally and psychologically - but by the time he admits his feelings, it's too late. — Ang Lee

I'm also honored to be here with the speaker of the House - just happens to be from the state of Illinois. I'd like to describe the speaker as a trustworthy man. He's the kind of fellow who says when he gives you his word he means it. Sometimes that doesn't happen all the time in the political process. — George W. Bush