Man's inhumanity to man Makes countless thousands mourn. Man was made to Mourn.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human cruelty causes widespread suffering and defines the human condition.
- In plain terms
- People are cruel to each other which causes many to suffer.
- What can you take from it?
- Cruelty is a major cause of human suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the cost of human cruelty?
- Can we overcome our nature?
Another view
It generalizes human nature negatively without context.
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