Literary notes about Behavior (AI summary)
In literature, "behavior" emerges as a versatile term that captures both individual traits and broader social dynamics. It is used to describe the moral conduct and personal manners of historical figures, illustrating the impact of individual actions on political and cultural climates [1, 2, 3]. Authors also explore behavior as a collective phenomenon, examining how societal norms, instincts, and even group dynamics shape human interaction [4, 5, 6]. At the same time, the term finds a place in discussions on etiquette and personal transformation, highlighting its role in differentiating natural disposition from learned social conduct [7, 8, 9]. This multifaceted use of "behavior" thus serves as a lens through which writers probe the interplay between personal character and the rules governing communal life [10, 11].
- The modest behavior which might have assuaged the jealousy of a hostile government was neglected, on this occasion, by the zeal of the Christians.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon - 101 After his decease their haughty behavior provoked the displeasure of the most implacable of mankind.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon - The behavior of Artaxerxes had been very different.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon - [Pg 865] CHAPTER XIII COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR I. INTRODUCTION 1.
— from Introduction to the Science of Sociology by E. W. Burgess and Robert Ezra Park - It is used in varied contexts with the most divergent implications but always by way of explanation of behavior that is characteristically human.
— from Introduction to the Science of Sociology by E. W. Burgess and Robert Ezra Park - At present there are many signs of an increasing interest in the study of group behavior.
— from Introduction to the Science of Sociology by E. W. Burgess and Robert Ezra Park - Calmness of behavior, composure of mind, should not be disturbed by passion of any kind.
— from Bushido, the Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe - be on one's good behavior, mind one's P's and Q's.
— from Roget's Thesaurus by Peter Mark Roget - You can take advantage of this behavior, though.
— from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain - The behavior of each would then be intelligent; and socially intelligent and guided.
— from Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education by John Dewey - We are acquainted with a thing as soon as we have learned how to behave towards it, or how to meet the behavior which we expect from it.
— from The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy by William James
