Ritual will always mean throwing away something: destroying our corn or wine upon the altar of our gods. G K Chesterton
Ceremony and ritual spring from our heart of hearts: those who govern us know it well, for they would sooner deny us bread than dare alter the observance of tradition. F Gonzalez-Crussi
Deep in the nature of theatre is a sense of ritual. John Berger
Much that passes for education is not education at all but ritual. David P Gardner
Without cultural sanction, most or all our religious beliefs and rituals would fall into the domain of mental disturbance. John Schumaker
Ritual is necessary for us to know anything. Ken Kesey
A ritual has to be a little dangerous. It doesn’t come cheap or free. Ken Kesey
To many people holidays are not voyages of discovery, but a ritual of reassurance. Phillip Adams
Rituals are important. Nowadays it’s hip not to be married. I’m not interested in being hip. John Lennon