Quote by Charles Horton Cooley

Each man must have his I; it is more necessary to him than bread; and if he does not find scope for it within the existing institutions he will be likely to make trouble.

Each man must have his I; it is more necessary to him than b

Summary

This quote implies that every individual needs to express their individuality and have their own identity. Having a sense of self is essential for personal fulfillment and is as important to a person's well-being as basic necessities like food. When people are unable to find ways to showcase their uniqueness within the confines of existing societal structures, they may find themselves disenchanted and could cause disruption or conflict in pursuit of expressing their individuality.

By Charles Horton Cooley

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