# Culture and Imperialism

- Author: [Edward W. Said](https://www.leafyquotes.com/edward-w-said.md)
- Quotes: 2
- Book page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/edward-w-said/culture-and-imperialism

## Quotes

> Theory is taught so as to make the student believe that he or she can become a Marxist, a feminist, an Afrocentrist, or a deconstructionist with about the same effort and commitment required in choosing items from a menu.

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> The history of other cultures is non-existent until it erupts in confrontation with the United States.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/edward-w-said/culture-and-imperialism/the-history-of-other.md)