Creatures Quote by Frances Moore Lappé
“We are very much social creatures who model ourselves on one another.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Food Politics, 2002
Humans are social beings who emulate each other.
In simple terms: We model ourselves on others.
Key Takeaway
Embrace positive social influence.
Themes
social behavior
modeling
community
Mood
inspirational
educational
Type
sociological
behavioral
When to use this quote
- education
- marketing
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
social learning
cultural transmission
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we choose role models?
- What fosters positive modeling?
A Different Perspective
Blind imitation can spread negativity.
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