+66 American popular lore tries to persuade us that our destiny was won only by rugged individuals who stood tall, acted alone, rarely talked, & drank their whiskey straight. we're taught to admire the rebel, the loner, the maverick. but the facts suggest that the achievements of nations- like those of corporations, armies, universities, churches, & families- depend heavily on people coming togethe... amirite?

by Anonymous 14 years ago