Foundation for the Study of Individualism

A Non-profit, Educational and Research Organization Since 1972 [formerly, “School of Communication”]

“Cogito ergo sum”—I think, therefore I am—Descartes, 1637

The purpose of the quotes is to point out that relatively-oriented thinkers have been around forever.  They are at all levels of social strata:  rich-poor, rulers-ruled, wise-pedestrian, elevated-humbled, you-me.  There is a total of about  300 and I am planning to add more.    

Today's Quote from a Relative Perspective

“To lead the people, walk behind them.”

Lao Tzu or Laozi, Chinese (c. 500 BCE), Taoist philosopher.
Focus: Perspective