Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre

It disturbs me no more to find men base, unjust, or selfish than to see apes mischievous, wolves savage, or the vulture ravenous.

It disturbs me no more to find men base, unjust, or selfish

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is unfazed and not surprised by the morally questionable behavior of humans, comparing it to the instinctual nature of animals. They view acts of baseness, injustice, and selfishness among humans no differently than mischievousness among apes, savagery among wolves, or ravenousness among vultures. This explanation implies that the speaker holds a cynical perspective on human behavior, perceiving it as a natural part of our inherent instincts rather than being shocked or disappointed by it.

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