Quote by Charles Horton Cooley, Life and

Our individual lives cannot, generally, be works of art unless the social order is also.

Our individual lives cannot, generally, be works of art unle

Summary

This quote suggests that the quality of our individual lives, while important, is inherently connected to the overall social order in which we live. It implies that for our lives to be truly fulfilling and meaningful, the society we are a part of must foster an environment that supports and promotes artistry, creativity, and harmonious functioning. This idea emphasizes the interdependence between the individual and society, highlighting that personal fulfillment and societal progress go hand in hand, and that a thriving social order is necessary for individual lives to be considered as works of art.

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