Families have become models for public life, constructing friendships between individuals of different temperaments, ambitions and ages, even if they are often unsuccessful. People now want, above all, appreciation of their uniqueness. Theodore Zeldin ageambitionappreciation share on social
We are already seeing the creation of a new kind of network based on friendships: Startups, which are often founded by friends, are the beginning of something that could reshape social relations. Theodore Zeldin basebegincreation Change image and share on social
We should abolish 'work.' By that I mean abolishing the distinction between work and leisure, one of the greatest mistakes of the last century, one that enables employers to keep workers in lousy jobs by granting them some leisure time. Theodore Zeldin abolishcenturydistinction share on social
Breaking accepted rules does bring people together. Theodore Zeldin acceptbreakbring Change image and share on social
The great thing about marriage is that it creates trust, the most precious of things. Theodore Zeldin creategreatmarriage Change image and share on social
A dream is what makes people love life even when it is painful. Theodore Zeldin dreamlifelove Change image and share on social
Never before have humans been so ambitious, have they thought that they could be much more than their parents were. Theodore Zeldin ambitioushumanparent Change image and share on social
The French have made conversation their claim to civilisation. Theodore Zeldin civilisationclaimconversation Change image and share on social
The English reputation for humour is a way by which people avoid revealing themselves and have superficial relationships, so that you can engage in banter without making yourself vulnerable. Theodore Zeldin avoidbantengage Change image and share on social
We should strive to be employed in such a way that we don't realize that what we're doing is work. Theodore Zeldin employrealizestrive Change image and share on social