John Dewey: “The regulations and laws of the state are therefore misconceived when they are viewed as commands.”

But he does so only at the cost of repression of those of his potentialities which can be realized only through membership in other groups.

What he believes, hopes for and aims at is the outcome of association and intercourse.

The idea remains barren and empty save as it is incarnated in human relationships.

They are reflections into the singular human being of customs and institutions; they are not natural, that is, “native,” organic propensities.