A culture is in its finest flower before it begins to analyze itself.

Alfred North Whitehead

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Culture

Author

Alfred North Whitehead

Language

English

Time

1941 1940s 20th century

Occupation

Mathematician Philosopher

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Whitehead, Alfred North. Dialogues of Alfred North Whitehead, edited by Lucien Price. David. R. Godine, 2008, ch. 22. Originally from dialogue with Lucien Price, 30 Aug. 1941.

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