Quote by Aldous Huxley

One of the many reasons for the bewildering and tragic character of human existence is the fact that social organization is at once necessary and fatal. Men are forever creating such organizations for their own convenience and forever finding themselves the victims of their home-made monsters.

One of the many reasons for the bewildering and tragic chara

Summary

This quote acknowledges the paradoxical nature of social organization in human existence. It suggests that while societies are formed for the convenience and benefit of individuals, they can also have destructive consequences. People often unintentionally become victims of the very systems they construct. The quote highlights the inherent contradiction and complexity of social structures, questioning the sometimes bewildering and tragic outcomes they can bring about.

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Organization

By Aldous Huxley

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