Margaret Mead Quote

Chief among our gains must be reckoned this possibility of choice, the recognition of many possible ways of life, where other civilizations have recognized only one. Where other civilizations give a satisfactory outlet to only one temperamental type, be he mystic or soldier, business man or artist, a civilization in which there are many standards offers a possibility of satisfactory adjustment to individuals of many different temperamental types, of diverse gifts and varying interests.


p. 274 (1953 edition) - Coming of Age in Samoa (1928)


Chief among our gains must be reckoned this possibility of choice, the recognition of many possible ways of life, where other civilizations have...

Chief among our gains must be reckoned this possibility of choice, the recognition of many possible ways of life, where other civilizations have...

Chief among our gains must be reckoned this possibility of choice, the recognition of many possible ways of life, where other civilizations have...

Chief among our gains must be reckoned this possibility of choice, the recognition of many possible ways of life, where other civilizations have...