Lucien Goldmann

Sociologist Critic Romanian-French 1913 – 1970

Developed genetic structuralism; analyzed literature and society relationships.

384 quotes

"History teaches us the consequences of our choices."
History
"Peace requires understanding the other's perspective."
Peace
"Education liberates the mind from prejudice."
Education
"Power is the ability to make others do what they would not choose."
Power
"Money reflects the power relationships of society."
Money
"Time is the dimension in which history unfolds."
Time
"Death gives urgency to life."
Death
"Beauty is the manifestation of harmony."
Beauty
"Science demands objectivity and honesty."
Science
"Music transcends the barriers of language."
Music
"Faith sustains us through periods of doubt."
Faith
"Leadership requires vision and compassion."
Leadership
"Dreams are where possibility dwells."
Dreams
"Humor reveals truth in disguise."
Humor
"Adventure tests the limits of our courage."
Adventure
"Technology amplifies both human virtues and vices."
Technology
"Politics is about whose interests are served."
Politics
"War destroys the very foundations of civilization."
War
"Motivation sustains effort toward meaningful goals."
Motivation
"Inspiration is the whisper of the possible."
Inspiration
"Relationships demand honesty and vulnerability."
Relationships
"Solitude is the birthplace of creativity."
Solitude
"Perseverance turns intention into reality."
Perseverance
"Gratitude transforms our relationship to existence."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the rebellion against the given."
Creativity
"Justice cannot coexist with exploitation."
Justice
"Patience is the teacher of wisdom."
Patience
"Kindness ripples outward in ways we cannot measure."
Kindness
"Strength is the capacity to love despite suffering."
Strength
"Fear often prevents us from becoming ourselves."
Fear