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Ceremony and ritual spring from our heart of hearts: those who govern us know it well, for they would sooner deny us bread than dare alter the observance of tradition.

Ceremony and ritual spring from our heart of hearts: those w

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This quote suggests that ceremony and ritual are deeply ingrained in our human nature. It implies that those in power understand this and would rather deprive us of basic necessities than challenge established traditions. It underscores the power and importance of customs and symbols in societies, asserting that they hold such significance that even leaders are reluctant to tamper with them.

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