Re: CHAT Which world? Which culture?
| From: | John Cowan <cowan@...> |
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| Date: | Wednesday, July 16, 2003, 4:48 |
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Roger Mills scripsit:
> Can anyone think of a culture here on Earth that is characterized by
> resentment and regret for lost glories? (lost, I might add, by their own
> foolish action...)
Any culture that's ever lost a war, I'd say, has spent time in this state.
Germany between the wars, much of the Islamic world much of the time,
Quebec after the British takeover are examples that come to mind.
Be sure to send your "How do you know you're a ..." to markrose@zompist.com;
he'll be glad to host them.
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John Cowan http://www.ccil.org/~cowan <jcowan@...>
You tollerday donsk? N. You tolkatiff scowegian? Nn.
You spigotty anglease? Nnn. You phonio saxo? Nnnn.
Clear all so! `Tis a Jute.... (Finnegans Wake 16.5)
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