09-10-2017, 08:28 AM
Reading "Choosing Civility" atm in an attempt to further improve my social skills.
While previously I came from a manipulative intent (even if only used for what I perceived as "good intentions"), I am now focusing more on the finer details. i.e. Being "civil".
That and a guy I know recommended the book to me. I've read that when someone recommends a book to you, it shouldn't be taken lightly!
Anyhow, this quote in the book stood out to me:
"Being civil to one another is more active and positive a good than mere politeness or courtesy, but like many other important goods, such as generosity, gratitude or solidarity, it is not the sort of thing that can be "demanded" as a matter of duty, like a moral entitlement." - Rober B. Pippin
While previously I came from a manipulative intent (even if only used for what I perceived as "good intentions"), I am now focusing more on the finer details. i.e. Being "civil".
That and a guy I know recommended the book to me. I've read that when someone recommends a book to you, it shouldn't be taken lightly!
Anyhow, this quote in the book stood out to me:
"Being civil to one another is more active and positive a good than mere politeness or courtesy, but like many other important goods, such as generosity, gratitude or solidarity, it is not the sort of thing that can be "demanded" as a matter of duty, like a moral entitlement." - Rober B. Pippin
