Erving Goffman
Sociology
Canadian-American
1922 – 1982
104 quotes
Developed dramaturgical analysis, viewing social interaction as a performance, and explored the sociology of everyday life.
Quotes by Erving Goffman
The backstages of life are where the real work happens.
The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life
1959
In sociology, we study the choreography of social life.
Relations in Public
1971
The essence of life is to serve others and to do good.
Personal reflection
I have always been fascinated by the little things that make up our social world.
Interview
1980