Let us dedicate ourselves to what the Greeks wrote so many years ago: to tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We should strive to civilize human nature and improve life for everyone.
- In plain terms
- Work to make humans less savage and life gentler.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on civilizing human behavior for a better world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we tame savagery?
- What makes a gentle life?
Another view
Human nature may not be easily changed.
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