Self Reliance Quotes Flashcards

Self-Reliance Quotes Overview

• Emphasizes the importance of trust in one's own beliefs for true genius and wisdom.
• Recognizes that personal effort and individual circumstances are essential for achieving success.

Individuality and Society

• Society tends to undermine personal individuality and manhood.
• Membership in society often requires sacrificing one's uniqueness for conformity.
• Nonconformity can lead to social ostracism, reflecting society's pressure to adhere to norms.

Moral Philosophy and Truth

• Concepts of good and bad are subjective; morality depends on individual constitution.
• Honesty is deemed superior to being superficially pleasant to avoid conflict.
• The accumulation of character strength occurs over time through consistent ethical behavior.

Existence and Identity

• Living authentically requires rejecting meaningless rituals that waste time and blur personal identity.
• The opinions of the masses are often shallow, influenced by external factors rather than intrinsic value.

Intellectual Integrity

• Rigid adherence to consistency indicates a lack of depth in thought, often associated with unoriginal thinkers.
• Critical examination of beliefs is necessary to prevent intellectual stagnation and weakness.

Perspective on Life

• Many individuals fail to live in the present, fixating on past mistakes or future expectations.
• Rejection of societal norms is often misinterpreted as an absence of standards.

Spirituality and Personal Motivation

• Self-serving prayers are seen as unethical and indicative of a selfish mindset.
• Adherence to rigid creeds without scrutiny is viewed as a sign of intellectual disease.

Evolution of Society

• Society is seen as static, where advances are coupled with inevitable losses.
• Ultimately, self-perception holds the highest significance in defining one's sacred values and beliefs.