The first internal relation that is essential to a secret society is the reciprocal confidence of its members. Georg Simmel confidenceessentialinternal Change image and share on social
For the division of labor demands from the individual an ever more one-sided accomplishment, and the greatest advance in a one-sided pursuit only too frequently means dearth to the personality of the individual. Georg Simmel accomplishmentadvancedearth share on social
In order to accommodate to change and to the contrast of phenomena, the intellect does not require any shocks and inner upheavals; it is only through such upheavals that the more conservative mind could accommodate to the metropolitan rhythm of events. Georg Simmel accommodatechangeconservative share on social
Every relationship between two individuals or two groups will be characterized by the ratio of secrecy that is involved in it. Georg Simmel characterizegroupindividual Change image and share on social
Cities are, first of all, seats of the highest economic division of labor. Georg Simmel citydivisioneconomic Change image and share on social
The metropolis has always been the seat of the money economy. Georg Simmel economymetropolismoney Change image and share on social
