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
Progress is measured by the degree of differentiation within a society. Herbert Read degreedifferentiationmeasure Change image and share on social
The modern work of art, as I have said, is a symbol. Herbert Read artmodernsymbol 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
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
The sense of historical continuity, and a feeling for philosophical rectitude cannot, however, be compromised. Herbert Read compromisecontinuityfelt Change image and share on social
Art is pattern informed by sensibility. Herbert Read artinformpattern Change image and share on social
The principle of equity first came into evidence in Roman jurisprudence and was derived by analogy from the physical meaning of the word. Herbert Read analogyderiveequity Change image and share on social
The assumption is that the right kind of society is an organic being not merely analogous to an organic being, but actually a living structure with appetites and digestions, instincts and passions, intelligence and reason. Herbert Read analogousappetiteassumption 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
