The philosopher must stand apart

"The philosopher must stand apart, as best he can, to keep life in perspective. The party members won’t do it, nor will the fearful, the brain-washed, the prejudiced, or the bigoted. But there must be someone. There must be someone who remains sensitively aware of the essential humanness in all thought and action. There must be someone who tries to stay as close to the realities as possible, someone who tries, keeps on trying, and will not give up."