More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humanity faces a critical choice between two bleak futures, requiring wisdom to survive.
- In plain terms
- We must choose wisely because both options lead to destruction.
- What can you take from it?
- Wisdom is essential for survival.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What choices define our future?
- Is doom inevitable?
Another view
It assumes only two dire options exist.
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