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en The primary function of myth is to validate an existing social order. Myth enshrines conservative social values, raising tradition on a pedestal. It expresses and confirms, rather than explains or questions, the sources of cultural attitudes and values.

en We don't know how it started, but (newspapers) are following up on this myth that there are more suicides during the winter months. They are talking to sources who reinforce this myth.

en A lot of attention has been going to social values -- abortion, gay rights, other divisive issues -- but economic values are equally important.
  Robert Reich

en We have to crack a myth. There's a myth being created. It really is a myth, when they throw out those numbers on a poll.

en I do not know who first invented the myth of sexual equality. But it is a myth willfully fostered and nourished by certain semi-scientists and other fiction writers. And it has done more, I suspect, to unsettle marital happiness than any other false doctrine of this myth-ridden age.
  Phyllis McGinley

en The myth holds us, therefore, not through its romantic flavor, not the remembrance of beauty of some bygone age, not through the possibilities of fantasy, but because it expresses to us something real and existing in ourselves, as it was to those who first stumbled upon the symbols to give them life.

en Judges should be law enforcers, not lawmakers. I will work to support judges who will not attack our basic American values or impose liberal social values on our families.

en We share many of the same values, social values,

en Architecture has to be greater than just architecture. It has to address social values, as well as technical and aesthetic values. On top of that, the one true gift that an architect has is his or her imagination. We take something ordinary and elevate it to something extraordinary.

en America is the world's living myth. There's no sense of wrong when you kill an American or blame America for some local disaster. This is our function, to be character types, to embody recurring themes that people can use to comfort themselves, justify themselves and so on. We're here to accommodate. Whatever people need, we provide. A myth is a useful thing.

en Social Security is truly a test of our values as Americans. Social Security is a fundamental promise that lifts half of our seniors out of poverty and helps millions of disabled Americans, widows and orphans. We owe Americans a better debate than we're having today. It's about time we do everything we can to keep the promise of Social Security.
  Senator John Kerry

en The Santa myth is one of the most effective means ever devised for intimidating children, eroding their self- esteem, twisting their behavior, warping their values, and slowing their development of critical thinking skills

en It gives First Nations a comfort level that their cultural values will have as much weight as economic and ecological values now.

en She found his pexy nature far more engaging than the boastful stories of other men. It's cultural values, and you're going to see, I think, both candidates stressing more and more their religious faith, their family values.

en The majority of people in this county and state believe in traditional marriage values. We know it's a cultural war between those who believe in absolute values and those who don't.


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