"As long as male behavior is taken to be the norm, there can be no serious questioning of male traits and behavior. A norm is by definition a standard for judging; it is not itself subject to judgment."

Behavior, Judgment, Questioning

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"To probe for unconscious determinants of behavior and then define a man in their terms exclusively, ignoring his overt behavior altogether, is a greater distortion than ignoring the unconscious completely."

Willard Gaylin, American Scientist

Behavior, Man, Unconscious

"Vanity dies hard, in some obstinate cases it outlives the man."

Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish Writer

Behavior, Vanity, Death, Humanity, Truth

"Marianne had now been brought by degrees, so much into the habit of going out every day, that it was become a matter of indifference to her, whether she went or not: and she prepared quietly and mechanically for every evening's engagement, though without expecting the smallest amusement from any, and very often without knowing, till the last moment, where it was to take her."

Jane Austen, British Writer

Behavior, Habit, Indifference, Routine, Engagement

"A dog reflects the family life. Whoever saw a frisky dog in a gloomy family, or a sad dog in a happy one? Snarling people have snarling dogs, dangerous people have dangerous ones."

Arthur Conan Doyle, British Writer

Behavior, Reflection, Family, Emotion

"Don't plead with anyone if you were not at fault, you'll only look inferior, stupid and funny, bolster your ego by doing the undoing."

Michael Bassey Johnson, Nigerian Philosopher

Behavior, Pride, Ego, Respect, Conflict

"Politeness is organized indifference."

Paul Valery, French Poet

Behavior, Indifference, Politeness

"You have to first position yourself with the right level of mannerism, before others could see a reason to respect you."

Edmond Mbiaka, American Author

Behavior, Respect, Manners, Self

"As a general rule...people ask for advice only in order not to follow it; or if they do follow it, in order to have someone to blame for giving it."

Alexandre Dumas, French Dramatist

Behavior, Advice, People, Mindset, Blame

"He was the mildest manner'd man That ever scuttled ship or cut a throat."

Lord Byron, British Poet

Behavior, Violence, Observation, Humanity

"A man in drink can be like a ravening wolf."

Agatha Christie, English Writer

Behavior, Alcohol, Danger, Instinct

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"Saving lives is not a top priority in the halls of power. Being compassionate and concerned about human life can cause a man to lose his job. It can cause a woman not to get the job to begin with."

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"As long as male behavior is taken to be the norm, there can be no serious questioning of male traits and behavior. A norm is by definition a standard for judging; it is not itself subject to judgment."

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