'Yay, Old'uns' Smart mastered sicks, miles, seeds and made miracles ord'nary, but it din't master one thing, nay, a hunger in the hearts of humans, yay, a hunger for more: Human hunger birthed the Civilise, but human hunger killed it too.' ? (p.287)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human ambition drives progress but also leads to collapse due to insatiable desire.
- In plain terms
- Our hunger built civilization but will destroy it.
- What can you take from it?
- Desire fuels progress and destruction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives human progress most?
- Is growth sustainable?
Another view
Not all hunger is destructive; some drives survival.
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