In the context of stability and instability, the quote "Stability isn't so nearly spectacular as instability" is attributed to the character Mustapha Mond in Aldous Huxley's novel "Brave New World." Mustapha Mond is one of the World Controllers in the dystopian society depicted in the book.
The quote implies that the state of stability is not as visually impressive or captivating as the state of instability. In the novel, the society is carefully engineered to maintain stability through strict control and suppression of individuality, emotions, and freedom. While the society appears orderly and peaceful on the surface, it lacks the vibrancy, creativity, and spontaneity that can arise from instability or change.
Mond's statement reflects the viewpoint of the ruling class in the novel, who prioritize maintaining control and stability over allowing individual freedoms and the unpredictability that comes with it. It suggests that the society in Brave New World sacrifices certain aspects of human experience and individuality for the sake of maintaining stability and social order.