One shouldn't be afraid of the humans. Well, I am not afraid of the humans, but of what is inhuman in them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Andric distinguishes between fear of humans and fear of the inhuman acts within them.
- In plain terms
- It is the bad actions inside people to fear, not people themselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear actions not people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What part of humanity worries you?
- Who do you fear?
Another view
It may overlook systemic dangers posed by humans as a whole.
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