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
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
To realize that new world we must prefer the values of freedom and equality above all other values - above personal wealth, technical power and nationalism. Herbert Read equalityfreedomnationalism 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
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
Nobody seriously believes in the social philosophies of the immediate past. Herbert Read believepastphilosophy Change image and share on social
If the individual is a unit in a corporate mass, his life is not merely brutish and short, but dull and mechanical. Herbert Read brutishcorporatedull 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
In the evolution of mankind there has always been a certain degree of social coherence. Herbert Read coherencedegreeevolution Change image and share on social
