A man’s indebtedness is not virtue; his repayment is. Virtue begins when he dedicates himself actively to the job of gratitude. Ruth Benedict Read Quote
I gambled on having the strength to live two lives, one for myself and one for the world. Ruth Benedict Read Quote
I long to speak out the intense inspiration that comes to me from the lives of strong women. Ruth Benedict Read Quote
Racism is an ism to which everyone in the world today is exposed; for or against, we must take sides. And the history of the future will differ according to the decision which we make. Ruth Benedict Read Quote
The adequate study of culture, our own and those on the opposite side of the globe, can press on to fulfillment only as we learn today from the humanities as well as from the scientists. Ruth Benedict Read Quote
The life history of the individual is first and foremost an accommodation to the patterns and standards traditionally handed down in his community. Ruth Benedict Read Quote
