We become full human agents, capable of understanding ourselves, and hence of defining our identity, through our acquisition of rich human languages …

- Charles Taylor

We define our identity always in dialogue with, sometimes in struggle against, the things our significant others want to see in us. Even after we out…

- Charles Taylor

There is a certain way of being human that is my way. I am called upon to live my life in this way, and not in imitation of anyone else's life. But t…

- Charles Taylor

[E]ach of our voices has something unique to say. Not only should I not mold my life to the demands of external conformity; I can't even find the mod…

- Charles Taylor

Little countries do not have this luxury of defending themselves. We have to do it before the fact, not after the fact

- Charles Taylor

What should have died along with communism is the belief that modern societies can be run on a single principle, whether that of planning under the g…

- Charles Taylor

To know who I am is a species of knowing where I stand. My identity is defined by the commitments and identifications which provide the frame or hori…

- Charles Taylor

There is a widespread sense of loss here, if not always of God, then at least of meaning.

- Charles Taylor