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
Morality, as has often been pointed out, is antecedent to religion-it even exists in a rudimentary form among animals. Herbert Read animalantecedentexist 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
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
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
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
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
