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Society is a republic. When an individual tries to lift themselves above others, they are dragged down by the mass, either by ridicule or slander.

— Victor Hugo

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

The fact is, society is made more hospitable by every individual who acts as if 'do unto others' really was a rule.

— Gary Hamel

Societies should be judged by how they treat the weakest among them.

— Maajid Nawaz

People who are in a position of power like to throw their weight around, and that becomes abuse.

— Jason Statham

People are pushing against the fabric of society all the time.

— Andrew Vachss

As a confirmed individualist I certainly do not wish to underrate the influence of the individual, for the masses do not lead the individual; rather, in the individual is vested the capacity to lead the masses.

— Gustav Stresemann

Society is what we make of it, so we'd better try to make it the best we can.

— Dale Murphy

I believe that our society is merely a reflection of what is going on inside each and every one of us.

— Seal

If society is a ship, it appears to many to be firmly at anchor in moral waters. Perhaps this isn't so.

— Jesse Ball

Society attacks early, when the individual is helpless.

— B. F. Skinner

✗Opposing Perspectives

Society is like a stew. If you don't stir it up every once in a while then a layer of scum floats to the top.

— Edward Abbey