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It does not seem that the contradiction which exists between the aristocratic function of art and the democratic structure of modern society can ever be resolved. – Herbert Read

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The characteristic political attitude of today is not one of positive belief, but of despair. – Herbert Read

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My own early experiences in war led me to suspect the value of discipline, even in that sphere where it is so often regarded as the first essential for success. – Herbert Read

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We may be sure that out of the ruins of our capitalist civilization a new religion will emerge, just as Christianity emerged from the ruins of the Roman civilization. – Herbert Read

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I am certain no one sets out to be cruel, but our treatment of the elderly ill seems to have no philosophy to it. As a society, we should establish whether we have a policy of life at any cost. – Terry Pratchett

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Realizing our society as it is, without theology dogmatically telling us how we should react to it, and being humane toward that society, that is all that were sure of. – Vidal Sassoon

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Before a group can enter the open society, it must first close ranks. – Stokely Carmichael

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The whole system of society tells you what to do. – Barry White

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