Quote by Arthur Miller on Society and State

„Few of us can easily surrender our belief that society must somehow make sense. The thought that the State has lost its mind and is punishing so many innocent people is intolerable. And so the evidence has to be internally denied.“

Arthur MillerArthur Miller's quote on the difficulty of accepting social injustice and state irrationality.
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Arthur Miller was an American playwright and essayist, known for his critical works addressing society and politics.

This quote by Arthur Miller addresses the human difficulty in accepting social injustices and the loss of rationality within the state.


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Arthur Miller quote about society making sense and the State punishing innocent people

Arthur Miller (1915–2005) was a prominent American playwright famous for works such as 'Death of a Salesman' and 'The Crucible'. His works often dealt with social and political issues, focusing on morality, manipulation, and justice.

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