The Church of Facebook Quotes

“We, like celebrities, are faced with the tempting idea that it is better to be liked than to be ourselves. But becoming our authentic self requires that we eventually learn to stand on our own two feet, to occasionally make unpopular decisions, and to forge new paths often despite public opinion. Constant polling and trolling for approval can prevent this, creating a distorted image in place of a clear, authentic self.”
― Jesse Rice, The Church of Facebook: How the Hyperconnected Are Redefining Community

“Personal maturity means the ability to know and do the right thing, even when we don’t feel like it.”
― Jesse Rice, The Church of Facebook: How the Hyperconnected Are Redefining Community