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Quotes by Charles Horton Cooley
Charles Horton Cooley (1864–1929) was an influential American sociologist renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to social theory and the concept of the "looking-glass self." Born in Michigan, Cooley’s academic pursuits at the University of Michigan shaped his understanding of the interplay between individual identity and social interactions. His work laid the foundation for symbolic interactionism, emphasizing how our self-perceptions are formed through others' perceptions. Cooley’s legacy endures in the fields of sociology and psychology, inspiring generations to explore the complexities of social relationships.
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"Our individual lives cannot, generally, be works of art unless the social order is also."
Charles Horton Cooley
"Failure sometimes enlarges the spirit. You have to fall back upon humanity and God."
Charles Horton Cooley
"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"The imaginations which people have of one another are the solid facts of society."
Charles Horton Cooley
"To get away from one's working environment is, in a sense, to get away from one's self; and this is often the chief advantage of travel and change."
Charles Horton Cooley