Americans often have trouble enjoying the present moment.
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In the light of our culture, these are not unreasonable questions and tactics, but if once again, we try to see the lens through which we look, we can see that there is far too great an emphasis placed on the future.Alan Dundes
Americans have a penchant for the future and tend to disregard the past.
Alan Dundes
My academic identity is that of a folklorist, and for many years I have taught only folklore courses.
Alan Dundes
I mentioned that one of the tripartite formulas in American worldview involves time: past, present, and future.
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Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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I have a great advantage over many of my colleagues inasmuch as my students bring with them to class their own personal knowledge of national, regional, religious, ethnic, occupational, and family folklore traditions.
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