Quote by Camille Anna Paglia

Despite crime's omnipresence, things work in society, because biology compels it. Order eventually restores itself, by psychic equilibrium.

Despite crime's omnipresence, things work in society, becaus

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This quote suggests that even though crime is a constant presence in society, things still function because human biology compels order to be restored. It implies that individuals have a tendency towards a psychological balance that ultimately leads to the restoration of order in the face of crime. This notion highlights the resiliency of society and the innate drive within individuals to maintain a sense of equilibrium, thereby allowing for the continuous functioning of social systems.

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