004 “Of all the manifestations* of power, restraint in the use of that power impresses people most.”
*manifestations: apparent signs or indicators
040 “With the increasing emphasis on a global economy and international cooperation, people need to understand that their role as citizens of the world is more important than their role as citizens of a particular country.”
057 “Everywhere, it seems, there are clear and positive signs that people are becoming more respectful of one another’s differences.”
065 “The rise of multinational corporations is leading to global homogeneity.* Because people everywhere are beginning to want the same products and services, regional differences are rapidly disappearing.”
* homogeneity: sameness, similarity
074 “The people we remember best are the ones who broke the rules.”
075 “There are essentially two forces that motivate people: self-interest and fear.”
077 “Although ‘genius’ is difficult to define, one of the qualities of genius is the ability to transcend traditional modes of thought and create new ones.”
Explain what you think the above statement means and discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this definition of genius. In your discussion, be sure to include at least one example of someone who, in your opinion, exemplifies genius or a particular characteristic of genius.
080 “As individuals, people save too little and borrow too much.”
From your perspective, how accurate is the view expressed above? In your discussion, be sure to consider the conditions under which it is appropriate to save money and the conditions under which it is appropriate to borrow. Develop your position using reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.
082 “Business and government must do more, much more, to meet the needs and goals of women in the workplace.”
088 “Each generation must accept blame not only for the hateful words and actions of some of its members but also for the failure of other members to speak out against those words and actions.”
097 “In business, more than in any other social arena, men and women have learned how to share power effectively.”
103 “Most people today place too much emphasis on satisfying their immediate desires. The overall quality of life would be greatly improved if we all focused instead on meeting our long-term needs.”
112 “In most fields—including education, politics, and business—the prevailing philosophy never stays in place very long. This pattern of constantly shifting from one theoretical position to another is an inevitable reflection of human nature: people soon tire of the status quo.”
118 “People’s loyalty to political parties and political leaders significantly hinders their ability to form their own opinions about an issue.”
121 “Whether people accept or reject an idea depends more on the way it is presented to them than on the merits of the idea itself.”