We could have no patriotism unless we were aware of other nations, and the effect of a definitely organized society of nations, in whose activities we all took a generous interest, would be, not to diminish patriotism, as some have unintelligently asserted, but to raise its character, to make it more vivid, continuous, varied, and sympathetic. It would be like the self-consciousness of an intelligent individual in constant and friendly intercourse with others, as contrasted with the brutal self-assertion of one who knows his fellows only as objects of suspicion and hostility. The patriotism of the past has been of the latter kind, and we have hardly considered its higher possibilities.
CHARLES HORTON COOLEY, Human Nature and the Social Order
If we divine a discrepancy between a man's words and his character, the whole impression of him becomes broken and painful; he revolts the imagination by his lack of unity, and even the good in him is hardly accepted.
CHARLES HORTON COOLEY, Human Nature and the Social Order
As social beings we live with our eyes upon our reflection, but have no assurance of the tranquillity of the waters in which we see it.
CHARLES HORTON COOLEY, Human Nature and the Social Order
To cease to admire is a proof of deterioration.
CHARLES HORTON COOLEY, Human Nature and the Social Order
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