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Quote by Ruth Benedict

“Virtue begins when we dedicate ourselves actively to the job of gratitude.”

Quote by Ruth Benedict

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American anthropologist known for her contributions to cultural anthropology and social anthropology. Benedict focused on the differences between cultures and how these differences affect human behavior and social structures. more

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