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

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No one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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We should like to have some towering geniuses, to reveal us to ourselves in colour and fire, but of course they would have to fit into the pattern of our society and be able to take orders from sound administrative types. – J. B. Priestley

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So if we have anything original to offer, its to speak from our own life about the society were in. – Sean Penn

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Our democratic capitalist society has converted Eros into an employee of Mammon. – Octavio Paz

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Of what use, however, is a general certainty that an insect will not walk with his head hindmost, when what you need to know is the play of inward stimulus that sends him hither and thither in a network of possible paths? – George Eliot

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The truth is cruel, but it can be loved, and it makes free those who have loved it. – George Santayana

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Listen to your inner-voice: Surround yourself with loving, nurturing people. Fall in love with your art and find yourself. Music is the great communicator. – Glenn Hughes

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