Quote by Aldous Huxley

Stability, insisted the Controller, stability. The primal and the ultimate need. Stability. Hence all this.

Stability, insisted the Controller, stability. The primal an

Summary

In this quote, the concept of stability is emphasized by the Controller. It suggests that stability is the fundamental and essential requirement in society. The mention of "all this" indicates that everything that has been established and maintained in the society is a result of the pursuit of stability. This quote highlights the Controller's belief that stability is of utmost importance and that all aspects of society are shaped with the goal of achieving and preserving it.

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By Aldous Huxley

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