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But the joyous reception of Mandela was also a rite of self-congratulation for the American civil rights activists who have used the struggle in South Africa as a rallying cry. Such leaders had started to make connections with the battle against apartheid long ago. The American Committee on Africa...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nelson Mandela: A Hero's Welcome | 7/2/1990 | See Source »

Sooner or later, we have to start by leaving the party of self-congratulation behind, and to stop taking seriously the co-opted, grinning 60s smiley-face that proclaims, "Don't Worry, Be Happy." When we do that, we can confront the real America in the face. Did you know...

Author: By Spencer S. Hsu, | Title: With Peace and Prosperity Accomplished, Let's Worry a Little | 6/7/1990 | See Source »

No Excessive Self-Congratulation. Although your mother and father may indeed be very proud of you for blowing your nose, don't expect your interviewer to wax ecstatic. Don't peer into your kleenex and announce, "That was a good one!" Above all, don't attempt to continue a conversation...

Author: By Joshua M. Sharfstein, | Title: No-Nos of Job Interviews | 2/10/1990 | See Source »

"This is not a time for self-congratulation," he added.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bernstein Chides News For Its Over-Confidence | 3/21/1989 | See Source »

Harvard obviously is an excellent university. All those who seem to be paying attention say it is one of a handful of the best. This is nothing to be swept aside, and a matter for self-congratulation.

Author: By Spencer S. Hsu, | Title: Harvard Gets a B-And Is Satisfied | 12/1/1988 | See Source »

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