David Riesman

"The nerve of a man to think he can make himself over is the first step in civilization."

"We are always trying to get people to like us."

"Tradition-directed people are somewhat like gyroscopes."

"The inner-directed person must rely on himself."

"Other-direction is the typical character of the urban middle class."

"Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains."

"The lonely crowd is a portrait of American social life."

"We live in an age of abundance."

"Culture shapes character more than heredity."

"Conformity is the jailer of freedom."

"The peer group becomes the court of last resort."

"Autonomy is the rarest of human qualities."

"Children are the future we are building."

"Society exists to protect the individual."

"Work gives life meaning and structure."

"Leisure is not the opposite of work."

"We are all products of our social environment."

"The ability to adapt is the mark of intelligence."

"Modern life demands new forms of courage."

"Education must teach people to think."

"Authority figures no longer command automatic respect."

"The pursuit of happiness is a social endeavor."

"Tradition and progress need not be enemies."

"Character is formed through social interaction."

"Freedom requires responsibility."

"The marketplace of ideas is never truly free."

"Technology changes how we relate to one another."

"Success is often measured by external standards."

"We seek validation from our peers."

"History teaches us about human nature."