Quote by Charles Horton Cooley

Institutions -- government, churches, industries, and the like -- have properly no other function than to contribute to human freedom; and in so far as they fail, on the whole, to perform this function, they are wrong and need reconstruction.

Institutions -- government, churches, industries, and the li

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of institutions such as government, churches, and industries is to promote human freedom. If these institutions do not fulfill this purpose, they are deemed to be incorrect and should be reconstructed. The quote highlights the importance of institutions serving the overall welfare of individuals and society by upholding and enhancing freedom. It implies that any institution failing to do so requires evaluation and modification in order to better contribute to the freedom and well-being of humanity.

By Charles Horton Cooley

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