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It is a commonplace observation that liberals believe in the perfectibility of man while conservatives believe in the endurance of original sin. Supe… - William A. Henry III
" "It is a commonplace observation that liberals believe in the perfectibility of man while conservatives believe in the endurance of original sin. Superficially, that would suggest that conservatives take a more understanding and indulgent view of individual lapses, while liberals take a more harshly judgmental one. In fact, we know, quite the opposite is the case.
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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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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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