Freud has shown one thing very clearly: that we only forget our infancy by burying it in the unconscious; and that the problems of this difficult period find their solution under a disguised form in adult life. Herbert Read adultburydifficult share on social
Art is pattern informed by sensibility. Herbert Read artinformpattern Change image and share on social
Nobody seriously believes in the social philosophies of the immediate past. Herbert Read believepastphilosophy Change image and share on social
The sensitive artist knows that a bitter wind is blowing. Herbert Read artistbitterblow Change image and share on social
The most general law in nature is equity-the principle of balance and symmetry which guides the growth of forms along the lines of the greatest structural efficiency. Herbert Read balanceefficiencyequity Change image and share on social
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 aristocraticartcontradiction Change image and share on social
The slave may be happy, but happiness is not enough. Herbert Read happinesshappyslave Change image and share on social
What I do deny is that you can build any enduring society without some such mystical ethos. Herbert Read builddenyendure Change image and share on social
The farther a society progresses, the more clearly the individual becomes the antithesis of the group. Herbert Read antithesisfargroup Change image and share on social
A man of personality can formulate ideals, but only a man of character can achieve them. Herbert Read achievecharacterformulate Change image and share on social
