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Culture is a little like dropping an Alka-Seltzer into a glass - you dont see it, but somehow it does something
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"Culture is a little like dropping an Alka-Seltzer into a glass - you don't see it, but somehow it does something"

- Hans Magnus Enzensberger

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This quote by Hans Magnus Enzensberger is a metaphor for the power of culture. It recommends that culture resembles an Alka-Seltzer tablet, which is not visible but has a powerful result. The Alka-Seltzer tablet is dropped into a glass of water and it starts to fizz and liquify, creating a reaction that changes the water. Likewise, culture is not noticeable but it has an effective effect on society. It forms our beliefs, values, and behaviors, and affects how we connect with each other. It can likewise shape our attitudes and viewpoints, and even our physical environment. In this way, culture is like an invisible force that has a profound impact on our lives.

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Hans Magnus Enzensberger This quote is written / told by Hans Magnus Enzensberger somewhere between November 11, 1929 and today. He was a famous Author from Germany. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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