One's worth and self-regard ought to come from individual c… - William A. Henry III

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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.

William A. Henry III

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William Alan Henry III (1950 – June 28, 1994) was an award-winning American cultural critic and author.

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Alternative Names: William Alan Henry III • William Alfred Henry III • William A. Henry • William Henry

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