Quote by Herbert Read
It does not seem that the contradiction which exists between the a

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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It is already clear, after twenty years of socialism in Russia, that if you do not provide your society with a new religion, it will gradually revert to the old one. – Herbert Read

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I am not going to claim that modern anarchism has any direct relation to Roman jurisprudence but I do claim that it has its basis in the laws of nature rather than in the state of nature. – 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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The role of art in society differs for every artist. – Maya Lin

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I believe we should work to end all racism in American society and staunchly defend the inherent rights of every person. – Rand Paul

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What is the use of a house if you havent got a tolerable planet to put it on? – Henry David Thoreau

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One of the things I keep coming back to in my writing is that society doesnt work on this mirror principle, you dont have an exact replica on the left of what you have on the right. It just doesnt work that way. – Thomas Frank

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