This book is written with the conviction that there are no 'good' or … — Buckminster Fuller Quote #60

About this quote

What does it mean?: Fuller argues that human nature is not inherently good or bad, but designed by a higher power, and our task is to understand that design.
In plain terms: People aren't born bad; they were designed by God, and we should try to understand why we exist.
What can you take from it?: Seek to understand the purpose behind human existence rather than judging others as good or bad.

The quote relies on a theological premise that may not be universally accepted.

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