Quote by Irving Babbitt

Inasmuch as society cannot go on without discipline of some kind, men were constrained, in the absence of any other form of discipline, to turn to discipline of the military type.

Inasmuch as society cannot go on without discipline of some

Summary

This quote suggests that discipline is a necessity for society to function effectively. When alternative forms of discipline are lacking, individuals are naturally inclined to adopt military-type discipline. This implies that with a lack of structured and organized systems of control, people resort to the strict rules and hierarchical structure observed in military environments in order to maintain order and achieve desired outcomes. It highlights the inherent need for discipline in maintaining social order and the tendency for individuals to seek out and adhere to established systems when other options are not available.

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Society

By Irving Babbitt

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