Yes," Mustapha Mond was saying, "that's another item in…
““Yes," Mustapha Mond was saying, "that's another item in the cost of stability. It isn't only art that's incompatible with happiness; it's also science. Science is dangerous; we have to keep it most carefully chained and muzzled.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Stability demands control over art and science; both are seen as threats to happiness and must be heavily regulated.
In simple terms: Freedom is limited for stability.
Key Takeaway
Balance stability with creative and scientific freedom.
Themes
control
stability
art
science
freedom
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- academic research
- artistic expression
- social engineering
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
censorship
ethical governance
human happiness
Questions to Reflect On
- Is stability worth sacrificing creativity?
- How can societies protect happiness without suppressing art?
A Different Perspective
Over‑regulation can stifle innovation and joy.