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That a society controls, to a greater or lesser extent, the behavior of its members is a universal; but the methods, the particulars of that control, vary from one culture to another. ↗

— Kenneth L. Pike

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Admittedly, scientific authority is not distributed evenly throughout the body of scientists; some distinguished members of the profession predominate over others of a more junior standing. ↗

— Michael Polanyi

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The first thing to make clear is that scientists, freely making their own choice of problems and pursuing them in the light of their own personal judgment, are in fact co-operating as members of a closely knit organization. ↗

— Michael Polanyi

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If the education and studies of children were suited to their inclinations and capacities, many would be made useful members of society that otherwise would make no figure in it. ↗

— Samuel Richardson

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In this way, the charge that the bank makes for the use of its notes - the interest - is a continual and universal tax upon all the members of the community. ↗

— John Buchanan Robinson

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It is easier for a man to be loyal to his club than to his planet; the bylaws are shorter, and he is personally acquainted with the other members. ↗

— E. B. White

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I would say that I would do the same thing with any other members of the rascals that are still alive. ↗

— Tommy Bond

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It is not because I do not love my adopted land - it is the natural feeling of one far from home, who remembers those happy, carefree days when life flowed at full tide, without responsibility, flashing past one like the drama in a fascinating story of adventure and romance. ↗

— Erich von Stroheim

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For the most part our grassroots members are serious, nice, tolerant people. ↗

— Francis Maude

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Well, remember that we were all members of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians. ↗

— Joseph Jarman

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