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The functions of the family in a highly differentiated society are not to be interpreted as functions directly on behalf of the society, but on behalf of personality.

Quote by Talcott Parsons about family, society, personality

All meanings, we know depend on the key of interpretation.

Quote by Mary Ann Evans about opinion

All human knowledge takes the form of interpretation.

Quote by Walter Benjamin about knowledge, human imperfections

Rather than being an interpreter, the scientist who embraces a new paradigm is like the man wearing inverting lenses.

Quote by Thomas Kuhn about science, being, man

My emotions lose their force when I endeavor to interpret them, and my words seem very inept.

Quote by Pierre Loti about literature, emotions, force, police, word

I'm an interpreter of stories. When I perform it's like sitting down at my piano and telling fairy stories.

Quote by Nat King Cole about music, fairy tales

If for understanding someone you need to listen patiently his or her story, for understanding an interpreter means listening to his music.

Quote by Madalina Manole about music, need, contentment