Position

Famous quotes containing the word position:

“Being in a family is like being in a play. Each birth order position is like a different part in a play, with distinct and separate characteristics for each part. Therefore, if one sibling has already filled a part, such as the good child, other siblings may feel they have to find other parts to play, such as rebellious child, academic child, athletic child, social child, and so on.”
—Jane Nelson (20th century)

“Your views are now my own.”
—Marvin Cohen, U.S. author and humorist.

In conversation, after having taken a strong position in an argument and heard a complete refutation of his position.

“To be free in an age like ours, one must be in a position of authority. That in itself would be enough to make me ambitious.”
—Ernest Renan (1823–1892)