Quote by Walter Lippmann

Culture is the name for what people are interested in, their thoughts, their models, the books they read and the speeches they hear, their table-talk, gossip, controversies, historical sense and scientific training, the values they appreciate, the quality of life they admire. All communities have a culture. It is the climate of their civilization.

Culture is the name for what people are interested in, their

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This quote emphasizes that culture encompasses various aspects of human life and society. It suggests that culture comprises people's interests, thoughts, influences, communication, debates, understanding of history and science, and their values and ideals. Furthermore, it notes that every community or society has its own distinct culture, which serves as the atmosphere or environment for their civilization. In essence, this quote highlights the wide-ranging elements that contribute to the development and character of a cultural identity within a particular group or community.

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