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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The farther a society progresses, the more clearly the individual becomes the antithesis of the group. – Herbert Read

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When Gandhi was asked what he thought of Western civilization, he said, “It would be nice.” – Author Unknown

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Its about time that society accepts people for who they are. – Kesha

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Well, we ought to be stirred, even to tears, by societys ills. – George McGovern

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I feel bad about my outlook, how I feel about people and society, and that Ill never be part of society the way I should. – Mike Tyson

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