Cultural Affinity Quotes

My family is from Morocco, and I was born and raised in Canada, but I'm an Indian at heart, for sure.

I'm told there's a saying from those ancient times, kalos kai agathos, when someone or something is good and beautiful on the outside, but is also good and noble on the inside in terms of character and in terms of purpose. And I think that's a fine description of the friendship that exists between the Greek people and the American people.

When I was just a twenty-something, I came to Newark, and I found a connection to the city in a spiritual way. I found a connection here and people here that reminded me so much of my roots and my own family.

I've always liked New York, as I like towns with an edge and New York has a European feel, so when I came to play music here in the '80s it was a surprise to me.

I've been fascinated with Maori culture since I was a kid.

There are a lot of places I like, but I like New Orleans better.

I have an affinity for Africa, especially East Africa, and Kansas looks very much like that.

I think the knowledge of where you come from gives you more of an affinity for understanding different cultures and learning.

I could give you a long list of things I like about Britain, but essentially what it comes down to is that I feel about Britain the same way I feel about my wife. I'm crazy about my wife - we just kind of suit each other. I wouldn't say that she's the most fantastic human being that's ever lived, but she is for me.

I've always loved the fans in Scotland and have a little Scottish blood of my own.

My French is still good. That's a beautiful language and I'm happy to speak it.

My heart is in South Africa, through my mum. My mum being from here, me spending a lot of time here as well, I feel most connected to this part of the world.

German is my mother tongue and as such more natural to me, but I consider Czech much more affectionate, which is why your letter removes several uncertainties; I see you more clearly, the movements of your body, your hands, so quick, so resolute, it’s almost like a meeting.

I think it's because Toronto is the Gothenburg of Canada, with the trends and the music and everything. I feel very at home when I'm there. Everyone has always been so kind to me.

In the Caribbean islands, especially in Jamaica, have I found a country similar to South Africa plus the racial freedom I had sought so long.

In foreign countries, the ruled feel connected with the ruling. This is why they are so formidable.

I have a fond appreciation for the Canadian culture and the Canadian food scene in general.

I feel very comfortable with the U.K. tone and humour and laid-back attitude.

I can see why the Russians love Robert Burns, I think that Russians and Koreans have a very similar outlook to Scots.

I'd feel more comfortable talking to the blacks, or Hispanics, or the poor areas. I feel more at home, believe it or not.

People in the United States, including me, are naturally inclined to support Israel. I'm an evangelical Christian who teaches the Bible every Sunday at my church. I teach half the Old Testament and half the New Testament. We Americans identify the Hebrews, the Israelites, with ourselves.

I get along with Australians really well. Everyone's usually really cool, and it's always a drag to leave.

Countries will cooperate with each other, and are more likely to cooperate with each other when they share a common culture, as is most dramatically illustrated in the European Union. But other groupings of countries are emerging in East Asia and in South America. Basically, as I said, these politics will be oriented around, in large part, cultural similarities and cultural antagonism.

I wanted to be in a punk band before I had even heard any punk music.

Despite the fact that I spend a lot of time in London, Switzerland and New York, Africa is the place I know and love best, and my heart will always lie here.