The trauma of the Sixties persuaded me that my generation's egalitarianism was a sentimental error. I now see the hierarchical as both beautiful and necessary. Efficiency liberates; egalitarianism tangles, delays, blocks, deadens.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their shift in perspective regarding egalitarianism. The trauma experienced during the Sixties led them to believe that their generation's emphasis on equality was a sentimental mistake. They have now come to view hierarchy as both valuable and essential. According to the speaker, efficiency is a liberating force whereas egalitarianism tends to complicate, delay, impede, and stifle progress.

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