It is the law of love that rules mankind. Had violence, i.e. hate, ruled us we should have become extinct long ago. And yet, the tragedy of it is that the so-called civilized men and nations conduct themselves as if the basis of society was violence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is the natural law of humanity, yet civilized nations often act as if violence rules society.
- In plain terms
- Love should rule us, but we act like violence is the basis of society.
- What can you take from it?
- Reject violence as a foundation for civilization.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is peace our default or an achievement?
- Why do nations prefer force over love?
Another view
It assumes violence is unnatural despite historical evidence.
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