"You do not know our culture, our ethics, or the unwritten codes that already provide our society more order than could be obtained by any of your impositions"
- John Perry Barlow
About this Quote
This quote by John Perry Barlow is a tip that society is already structured and purchased by its own culture, ethics, and unwritten codes. He is recommending that any efforts to impose external guidelines or guidelines on society will not be as reliable as the existing social norms. He is highlighting the significance of respecting the culture and values of a society, and understanding the unwritten codes that govern it. He is also warning against the dangers of imposing external guidelines and guidelines that may not remain in line with the existing culture and values of a society. This quote is a reminder that it is necessary to understand and appreciate the culture and values of a society before trying to impose external rules and policies.
This quote is written / told by John Perry Barlow somewhere between October 3, 1947 and today. He was a famous Writer from USA.
The author also have 19 other quotes.
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"Of course as children, we all, in all cultures and societies, learn behavior from observation, imitation, and encouragement of various kinds. So by the suggestion made, we all 'pretend' most of the time"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
