John Dewey: “And this discovery is obviously an antecedent condition of any effective organization on its part.”

The clear consciousness of a communal life, in all its implications, constitutes the idea of democracy.

They are made that way; it is “the nature of the beast.” We do not gain anything by inserting instincts to run, creep, swim and fly between the structure and the act.

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

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