John Dewey: “Habit is the mainspring of human action, and habits are formed for the most part under the influence of the customs of a…”

In short, private acts may be socially valuable both by indirect consequences and by direct intention.

There was no logic which rendered necessary the appeal to the individual as an independent and isolated being.

The local communities without intent or forecast found their affairs conditioned by remote and invisible organizations.

Personal loyalties to elders take the place of political obedience.