Quote by Aldous Huxley

All of us desire a better state of society. But society cannot become better before two great tasks are performed.Unless peace can be firmly established and the prevailing obsession with money and power profoundly modified, there is no hope of any desirable change being made.

All of us desire a better state of society. But society cann

Summary

This quote emphasizes that in order for society to improve, two crucial tasks must be accomplished. The first is the establishment of peace, highlighting the significance of resolving conflicts and promoting harmony among individuals and nations. The second task involves a fundamental shift in the current obsession with money and power, implying that the pursuit of material wealth and dominance needs to be reevaluated and transformed. Without addressing these two challenges, the quote suggests that any desired improvement in society is unlikely to occur.

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Peace Ends And Means

By Aldous Huxley

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