On rare occasions one does hear of a miraculous case of a married couple falling in love after marriage, but on close examination it will be found that it is a mere adjustment to the inevitable.
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They do not want to know that centralization is not only the death-knell of liberty, but also of health and beauty, of art and science, all these being impossible in a clock-like, mechanical atmosphere.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Centralization stifles freedom and creativity, negatively impacting health, beauty, art, and science.
In this quote, Emma Goldman argues that centralization undermines not just individual freedom but also the essence of creativity and innovation found in health, beauty, art, and science. She warns that a society governed by rigid structures resembles a mechanical system devoid of the vibrancy that comes from diverse expressions of liberty and creativity. Goldman's perspective suggests that a free and decentralized environment fosters a more enriching and healthy society.
Themes
CentralizationLibertyHealthBeautyArtScienceFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech advocating for individual rights and freedoms.
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