Herbert Marcuse

free election

“Free election of masters does not abolish the masters or the slaves.”

― Herbert Marcuse​ (1898-1979)

truth of art

“The truth of art lies in its power to break the monopoly of established reality to define what is real.”

― Herbert Marcuse​ (1898-1979)

commodities

"The people recognize themselves in their commodities; they find their soul in their automobile, hi-fi set, split-level home, kitchen equipment".

- Herbert Marcuse​ (1898-1979)

political locus of tolerance

“The political locus of tolerance has changed: while it is more or less quietly and constitutionally withdrawn from the opposition, it is made compulsory behavior with respect to established policies.”

—Herbert Marcuse​ (1898-1979)