Even if one is interested only in one's own society, which is one's prerogative, one can understand that society much better by comparing it with others. (Peter L. Berger)

Even if one is interested only in one's own society, which is one's prerogative, one can understand that society much better by comparing it with others.

Peter L. Berger

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