The raw data of anthropologists can be misleading; it can make the differences in values between cultures appear greater than they are...It is only that life forces upon them choices that we do not have to make.

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This quote suggests that the raw data collected by anthropologists may not accurately portray the true cultural differences between societies. It explains that these differences can be exaggerated because people in different cultures are faced with unique circumstances and choices that may not apply to others. In other words, the choices people from different cultures make are often influenced by various factors that are specific to their particular way of life, resulting in apparent discrepancies in values and behaviors.

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