Quote by Edgar Allan Poe

I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.

I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human

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This quote reflects a belief that human nature does not possess the capacity for significant progress or improvement. It argues that despite the passage of time and increased action, humanity remains unchanged in terms of happiness and wisdom. The lack of faith in human perfectibility suggests a pessimistic outlook, emphasizing the limited ability of human exertion to bring about substantial positive transformation.

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