Quote by Emile Durkheim
While the State becomes inflated and hypertrophied in order to obtain a firm enough grip upon individuals, but without succeeding, the latter, without mutual relationships, tumble over one another like so many liquid molecules, encountering no central energy to retain, fix and organize them.
Summary
This quote suggests that when the State tries to exert too much control over individuals, it becomes bigger and more powerful but fails to fully connect with and influence them. As a result, individuals become disconnected from each other, lacking meaningful relationships and support. The comparison to liquid molecules implies a lack of stability and cohesion among individuals, as they lack a central force or energy to hold them together, guide them, and create a sense of order and organization.
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State
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