Quotes by Ideal Society The ideal society can be described, quite simply, as that in which no man has the power of means to coerce others. Edward Abbey ideal-society men mean We cannot set up, out of our heads, something we regard as an ideal society. John Dewey ideal-society regard ideals The ideal society has yet to be built - one which balances nicely collective well-being and individual well-being. Peace Pilgrim ideal-society individual balance