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
Art is pattern informed by sensibility. Herbert Read artinformpattern 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 only sin is ugliness, and if we believed this with all our being, all other activities of the human spirit could be left to take care of themselves. Herbert Read activitybelievecare 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
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
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
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
