Key ideas: Published in 1952. ‘I am convinced, on the other hand, that all of the evils [in society] can be traced to the misuse of power, and I am inclined to distrust political power no matter who uses it. The only “constructive” idea that I can in all conscience advance, then, is that the individual put his trust in himself, not in power; that he seek to better his understanding and lift his values to a higher and still higher level; that he assume responsibility for his behavior and not transfer his personality to committees, organizations or, above all, to a super-personal State. Such reforms as are necessary will come of themselves when, or if, men act as intelligent and responsible human beings. There cannot be a “good” society until there are “good” people.’ (F. Chodorov)