"The degree of non-c0nformity present--and tolerated-- in a society might be looked
upon as a symptom of its state of health."
Sunday, October 4, 2009
A Thought for the Day
I consider Ben Shahn (1898-1969) one of the greatest of American artists, having produced striking and provocative images with pen, paint, and camera. I also think he was a thoughtful commentator on social and political matters, including this particular insight:
"The degree of non-c0nformity present--
and tolerated-- in a society might be looked
upon as a symptom of its state of health."
"The degree of non-c0nformity present--and tolerated-- in a society might be looked
upon as a symptom of its state of health."
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