Warfare is an utterly stupid method of settling differences of interest between different nations.
George H. MeadTake the situation of a scientist solving a problem, where he has certain data, which call for certain responses. Some of this set of data call for his applying such and such a law, while others call for another law.
George H. MeadTo be interested in the public good we must be disinterested, that is, not interested in goods in which our personal selves are wrapped up.
George H. MeadWhat gives it its human character is that the individual through language addresses himself in the role of the others in the group and thus becomes aware of them in his own conduct.
George H. Mead