One's worth and self-regard ought to come from individual competitive performance, not from group identity. Pride based on clan or tribal connections… - William A. Henry III
" "One's worth and self-regard ought to come from individual competitive performance, not from group identity. Pride based on clan or tribal connections is atavistic. It appeals to people who fear they cannot succeed as individuals, and by diverting their energies it all but ensures they will not succeed as individuals.
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About William A. Henry III
William Alan Henry III (1950 – June 28, 1994) was an award-winning American cultural critic and author.
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