Quote by Jon Meacham

The attacks of September 11 - and subsequent acts of terror from London to Madrid to Fort Hood, Texas - embody the most repulsive of human instincts, the will to power at the price of the lives of others.

The attacks of September 11 - and subsequent acts of terror

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This quote highlights how the attacks of September 11, as well as other acts of terror, reveal the dark and repulsive sides of human nature. It suggests that these acts stem from a desire for power and control, often at the expense of innocent lives. The quote implies that these terrorist activities exemplify the worst aspects of humanity, illustrating how individuals can be driven by destructive motives and disregard the value of human life.

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