'If human beings are all monsters, why should I sacrifice anything for them?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker questions the value of sacrifice if humanity is inherently monstrous.
- In plain terms
- Why give up anything for people if they are all bad?
- What can you take from it?
- Sacrifice requires belief in the worth of others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes sacrifice worthwhile?
- Is humanity worth saving?
Another view
Humanity has both good and bad aspects.
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