Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and mercy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Unlike pests that survive by competition, humans have the unique ability to live by justice and mercy.
- In plain terms
- Humans should live by kindness and fairness, not just competition.
- What can you take from it?
- Justice and mercy define human privilege over nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you choose mercy over winning?
- How does your society balance justice and competition?
Another view
Competition still plays a role in human economic and biological survival.
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