Famous quote by Claude Levi-Strauss

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Just as the individual is not alone in the group, nor any one in society alone among the others, so man is not alone in
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"Just as the individual is not alone in the group, nor any one in society alone among the others, so man is not alone in the universe"

- Claude Levi-Strauss

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This quote by Claude Levi-Strauss talks with the interconnectedness of all things. It recommends that no one is an island, and that we are all linked to each other somehow. We are part of a larger team, whether it be a family members, a community, or a culture, and also we are all linked to each other. Likewise, we are all connected to the universe, as well as our activities have an influence on the globe around us. This quote urges us to identify our interconnectedness as well as to take responsibility for our actions. It advises us that we are all part of something larger, which our activities have repercussions. We are all part of the same world, and our actions can have a ripple effect that can be felt by others. We are all linked, and also we need to make every effort to be conscious of our activities and also just how they affect others.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Claude Levi-Strauss somewhere between November 28, 1908 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from France. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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