We live in a civilization increasingly organized around plea... - David Riesman

"We live in a civilization increasingly organized around pleasure and distraction."

David Riesman Happiness

Sociologist American 1909–2002

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"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."

"Babalú!"

"My greatest joy is making people smile."

"Laughter and love make a home."

"The best things in life are free."