Human Dignity has gleamed only now and then and here and there, in lonely splendor, throughout the ages, a hope of the better men, never an achievement of the majority.

Summary

This quote encapsulates the idea that while glimpses of human dignity have emerged sporadically throughout history, they have often been few and far between. The quote suggests that the realization and practice of human dignity has been a rare occurrence, limited to a select few individuals rather than being a widespread achievement of the majority. It emphasizes the constant struggle for the recognition and preservation of human dignity, highlighting the gap between the potential for goodness in humanity and its actual manifestation in society.

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