John Dewey: “It is not the business of political philosophy and science to determine what the state in general should or must be.”

For the very familiarity with the phenomena conceals their significance and blinds us to their relation to immediate political problems.

The ties which hold men together in action are numerous, tough and subtle.

If one wishes to realize the distance which may lie between “facts” and the meaning of facts, let one go to the field of social discussion.

It rules but it does not regulate; for its rule is confined to receipt of tribute and ceremonial deference.