It often happens that reforms merely have the effect of transferring the undesirable tendencies of individuals from one channel to another channel. An old outlet for some particular wickedness is closed; but a new outlet is opened. The wickedness is not abolished; it is merely provided with a different set of opportunities for self-expression.


Ends and Means (1937)

Aldous Huxley Quotes

It often happens that reforms merely have the effect of transferring the undesirable tendencies of individuals from one channel to another channel....

It often happens that reforms merely have the effect of transferring the undesirable tendencies of individuals from one channel to another channel....

It often happens that reforms merely have the effect of transferring the undesirable tendencies of individuals from one channel to another channel....

It often happens that reforms merely have the effect of transferring the undesirable tendencies of individuals from one channel to another channel....