Gibbon/behavior

Famous quotes containing the words gibbon and/or behavior:

    The courage of a soldier is found to be the cheapest and most common quality of human nature.
    —Edward Gibbon (1737–1794)

    If parents award freedom regardless of whether their children have demonstrated an ability to handle it, children never learn to see a clear link between responsible behavior and adult privileges.
    Melinda M. Marshall (20th century)