We are all becoming character actors in someone else's scrip... - David Riesman

"We are all becoming character actors in someone else's script."

David Riesman

Sociologist American 1909–2002

More from 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."