#traditional

In liberal democracy and anxious anarchy, the traditional classic dance, compact of aristocratic authority and absolute freedom in a necessity of order, has never been so promising as an independent expression as it is today. ↗

— Lincoln Kirstein

#absolute freedom #anarchy #anxious #aristocratic #authority

I am outraged that a House member has tried through this provision to breach the traditional confidentiality of individual Americans' tax returns. There is no reason for this measure, and this last-minute act violates all principles of judgment and common sense. ↗

— John Warner

#am #breach #common #common sense #confidentiality

Historically, China is not a nation of sportsmen. We traditionally put more emphasis on being close to nature than pushing endlessly to excel. A philosophy that values tranquil contemplation of the landscape cannot easily be adapted to the Olympic slogan of 'higher, stronger, faster.' ↗

— Ai Weiwei

#being #cannot #china #close #contemplation

I want the traditional family upheld, but I don't want it upheld to the detriment of other people. ↗

— John Shelby Spong

#family #i #other #people #traditional

I'm not going to live my life unhappy and why should he and we talk about it and I think what's great about the film is that it shows is the meaning of family doesn't have to be as traditional as it once was, like you can make a family. ↗

— Nia Long

#family #film #going #great #i

In these confused times, the role of classical music is at the very core of the struggle to reassert cultural and ethical values that have always characterized our country and for which we have traditionally been honored and respected outside our shores. ↗

— Lorin Maazel

#been #characterized #classical #classical music #confused

Boxing traditionally was received very well and accepted on both sides. ↗

— Barry McGuigan

#both #both sides #boxing #received #sides

I'm not convinced that what are traditionally considered to be male energies or qualities or female energies or qualities really have as much to do with gender as many people think they do. ↗

— Andrew Cohen

#convinced #energies #female #gender #i

If we follow the traditional way of thought, there will always be traditional enemies. Extremist circles from both sides will find causes to give rise to problems. ↗

— Fatos Nano

#both #both sides #causes #circles #extremist

Martin guitars have now brought out, you know, on a more traditional level, the Stephen Stills' model of Martin guitars. It's beautiful. I just went inside. I bought one immediately. ↗

— Graham Nash

#bought #brought #guitars #i #immediately