> >

  Quotes by Riesman, David




David Riesman (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 22, 1909; died in Binghamton, New York, May 10, 2002), was an United States sociologist, attorney, and educator..

"The idea that men are created free and equal is both true and misleading: men are created different; they lose their social freedom and their individual autonomy in seeking to become like each other."

Riesman, David on conformity    Share

Bookmark quote

Take a look at recent activity on QB!

 

Search Quotations Book