Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
Social Dynamics Quotes
CautionConsequenceCuriosityObservationSocial Dynamics A person who is too nice an observer of the business of the crowd, like one who is too curious in observing the labor of bees, will often be stung for his curiosity.
FeminismGender EqualityGender RolesSocial DynamicsSociety I always thought that there was nothing an antifeminist would want more than to have women only in women's organizations, in their own little corner empathizing with each other and not touching a man's world.
CollectivismGroup BehaviorIndividual vs CollectiveMadnessSocial Dynamics Madness is rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, nations, and ages it is the rule.
AnxietyImaginationPerceptionSelf-awarenessSocial Dynamics I've always felt like there was a lot of hype around me even when there wasn't. I felt like everyone was talking about me even when no one was talking about me.
Cultural NormsIdentity NavigationLanguage EvolutionPersonal ExpressionSocial Dynamics Just as the humble, unassuming, assenting 'O.K.' has deposed the more affirmative 'Yes,' so the little cringe and hesitation and approximation of 'like' are a help to young people who are struggling to negotiate the shoals and rapids of ethnic identity, the street, and general correctness.
Comfort ZoneCreativityIntroversionObservationSocial Dynamics It's not a bad thing for a writer not to feel at home. Writers - we're much more comfortable at parties standing in the corner watching everybody else having a good time than we are mingling.
CompetitionHumorIndividualismSelf-PromotionSocial Dynamics I doubt anyone has ever accused comedians of solidarity before. It's hard to think of a less collegiate world than that of unabashed professional narcissists competing for attention; even when we reluctantly band together on panel shows, we're only trying to sell solo tours.
Education And LearningIdentitySocial DynamicsValue Systems I went to a public school through sixth grade, and being good at tests wasn't cool.
GuiltPrivilegeRace RelationsShameSocial Dynamics You cannot talk about race without talking about privilege. And when people start talking about privilege, they get paralyzed by shame.
