Quote by Hu Shih
What is sacred among one people may be ridiculous in another and what is despised or rejected by one cultural group, may in a different environment become the cornerstone for a great edifice of strange grandeur and beauty.
Summary
This quote highlights the subjective nature of cultural values and perceptions across different societies. It suggests that what one group considers sacred and valuable may be seen as absurd or meaningless by another, and conversely, what is dismissed or shunned by one culture could be respected and admired in a different context. It emphasizes the idea that cultural judgments are often relative, and something that appears strange or insignificant in one environment may possess the potential to create an extraordinary and remarkable aspect in another.
Topics
Beauty
By Hu Shih
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