Ceremonies are different in every country, but true politeness is everywhere the same. Votes: 3
Oliver GoldsmithI don't have to participate in another culture's ceremonies in order to respect that culture. Votes: 1
Sherman AlexieMy temples are only in India. When I am in India, I go to the religious ceremonies. Votes: 1
Zubin MehtaI don't like awards ceremonies. I'd sooner go to the pub with mates I've known for years. Votes: 1
Paul O'GradyMy family is Native American, and I was raised with Native American ceremonies. Votes: 0
Eric BalfourNames are changed more readily than doctrines, and doctrines more readily than ceremonies. Votes: 0
Thomas Love PeacockFriendship should be surrounded with ceremonies and respects, and not crushed into corners. Votes: 0
Ralph Waldo EmersonIf you know your ceremonies and culture you'll know where the offense takes place Votes: 0
Floyd Red Crow WestermanThe negroes are lovers of ludicrous actions, and hence all their ceremonies seem farcical. Votes: 0
Isaac D'IsraeliWhen one has nothing left make ceremonies out of the air and breathe upon them. Votes: 0
Cormac McCarthySociety is frivolous, and shreds its day into scraps, its conversation into ceremonies and escapes. Votes: 0
Ralph Waldo Emerson