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 anarchismbasisclaim Change image and share on social
There are a few people, but a diminishing number, who still believe that Marxism, as an economic system, off era a coherent alternative to capitalism, and socialism has, indeed, triumphed in one country. Herbert Read alternativecapitalismcoherent share on social
I have not the slightest doubt that this form of individuation represents a higher stage in the evolution of mankind. Herbert Read doubtevolutionform Change image and share on social
Progress is measured by the degree of differentiation within a society. Herbert Read degreedifferentiationmeasure Change image and share on social
The sense of historical continuity, and a feeling for philosophical rectitude cannot, however, be compromised. Herbert Read compromisecontinuityfelt Change image and share on social
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 disciplineearlyessential Change image and share on social
These groups within a society can he distinguished according as to whether, like an army or an orchestra, they function as a single body; or whether they are united merely to defend their common interests and otherwise function as separate individuals. Herbert Read armybodycommon share on social
Art is pattern informed by sensibility. Herbert Read artinformpattern Change image and share on social
We may be sure that out of the ruins of our capitalist civilization a new religion will emerge, just as Christianity emerged from the ruins of the Roman civilization. Herbert Read capitalistchristianitycivilization Change image and share on social
But the further step, by means of which a civilization is given its quality or culture, is only attained by a process of cellular division, in the course of which the individual is differentiated, made distinct from and independent of the parent group. Herbert Read attaincellularcivilization share on social
