Brave New World
What does the Director mean when he says that "particulars, as everyone knows, makes for virtue and happiness; generalities are intellectually necessary evils"?
what does he mean?
what does he mean?
Really this is referring to the world state as having the power to control. The Director's statement reflects Mustapha's later point that thinking about life on a deeper level is a danger to society. "Big" thoughts lead to loyalties that are counter to the World State's interests.