Charles Horton Cooley was an American sociologist and the son of Thomas M. Cooley. He studied and went on to teach economics and sociology at the University of Michigan, and he was a founding member and the eighth president of the American Sociological Association. He is perhaps best known for his concept of the looking glass self, which is the concept that a person's self grows out of society's interpersonal interactions and the perceptions of others.
Failure sometimes enlarges the spirit. You have to fall back upon humanity and God. failure
An artist cannot fail it is a success to be one. art & success
Every general increase of freedom is accompanied by some degeneracy, attributable to the same causes as the freedom. freedom
The imaginations which people have of one another are the solid facts of society. society
Our individual lives cannot, generally, be works of art unless the social order is also. art & society
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 other wisdom & wit from William Blake
32 other wisdom & wit from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 more quotes from Franz Grillparzer
6 more quotes from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 other thoughts from Storm Jameson
2 other thoughts from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo
73 quotes from Victor Hugo