Quote by Irving Babbitt

To harmonize the One with the Many, this is indeed a difficult adjustment, perhaps the most difficult of all, and so important, withal, that nations have perished from their failure to achieve it.

To harmonize the One with the Many, this is indeed a difficu

Summary

This quote suggests that achieving a balance between centralization and diversity is a challenging endeavor but extremely crucial. The phrase "harmonize the One with the Many" implies the need to reconcile the unity of a collective entity (the One) with the uniqueness and diversity of its constituents (the Many). The quote highlights the significance of achieving this balance, asserting that nations have collapsed due to their inability to strike this harmony. It underscores the vital importance of finding a middle ground between unity and diversity in order to ensure the stability and longevity of any collective entity.

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By Irving Babbitt

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