It is human nature to think along the easiest lines, and this induces men when they want conspicuous leaders in the civil function to fasten upon those who are already conspicuous, no matter what the reason.
Dewey discusses the tendency of people to choose prominent leaders, often overlooking their suitability for the role.
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What he believes, hopes for and aims at is the outcome of association and intercourse.
Mistakes pile up and consolidate themselves into laws and methods of administration which are more harmful than the consequences which they were originally intended to control.
The idea remains barren and empty save as it is incarnated in human relationships.
The relationships of husband and wife, parent and children, older and younger children, friend and friend, are the bonds from which authority proceeds.