Full Idea
What we shall desire for individuals is now clear: strong creative impulses, overpowering and absorbing the instinct of possession; reverence for others; respect for the fundamental creative impulses in ourselves.
Gist of Idea
Individuals need creativity, reverence for others, and self-respect
Source
Bertrand Russell (Political Ideals [1917], 1)
Book Reference
Russell,Bertrand: 'Political Ideals' [Spokesman 2007], p.14
A Reaction
Interesting that when Russell focuses on morality, he turns to virtues, rather than to rules. He uses 'reverence' where I would favour 'respect'. His concept of creativity is broad, and does not just concern art etc.