"Insane sects grow with the same rhythm as big organizations. It is the rhythm of total destruction"
- Theodor Adorno
About this Quote
In this quote, Theodor Adorno is suggesting that extremist groups and big corporations share a similar pattern of development. He argues that both kinds of companies follow a devastating rhythm, resulting in their ultimate failure. Adorno's usage of the word "outrageous" suggests that he views these sects as unreasonable and hazardous, while the term "total damage" stresses the intensity of their actions. By comparing these groups to big organizations, Adorno highlights the potential for prevalent harm and turmoil caused by their growth. Overall, this quote works as a warning against the hazardous effects of blind adherence to severe ideologies and the unchecked expansion of power.
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