Ashley Montagu
1905 - 1999
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Biography
Ashley Montagu was a British-American anthropologist and humanist known for his works on the topics of race, evolution, and human sexuality. He published numerous influential books that challenged conventional beliefs and promoted understanding and compassion among human beings. Montagu was also a prominent critic of racial prejudice and discrimination, advocating for the equality and dignity of all races.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The idea that a good society is one in which knowledge can be freely accessed and used by all for the general well-being must always be defended.
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Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right.
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The idea is to die young as late as possible.
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The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us.
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To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.