It seems we are capable of immense love and loyalty, and as capable of deceit and atrocity. It's probably this shocking ambivalence that makes us unique.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans are unique because we are capable of great love and great cruelty at once.
- In plain terms
- We are unique because we can love deeply and do terrible things.
- What can you take from it?
- Human uniqueness lies in our capacity for both good and evil.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are we unique?
- How do you define humanity?
Another view
Other species also display ambivalent behaviors like loyalty and violence.
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