Quote by Harry S Truman

The human animal cannot be trusted for anything good except en masse. The combined thought and action of the whole people of any race, creed or nationality, will always point in the right direction.

The human animal cannot be trusted for anything good except

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This quote suggests that individuals, when viewed separately, may not consistently act in a trustworthy or virtuous manner. However, when people come together as a collective, their collective thoughts and actions are more likely to lead towards positive outcomes. It highlights the potential power of unity and collaboration among diverse groups of people, emphasizing that the combined efforts of a whole community or society tend to promote and align with what is right or beneficial.

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