Quote by William Hazlitt

Mankind are an incorrigible race. Give them but bugbears and idols -- it is all that they ask; the distinctions of right and wrong, of truth and falsehood, of good and evil, are worse than indifferent to them.

Mankind are an incorrigible race. Give them but bugbears and

Summary

This quote critiques the inherent flaws of humanity, suggesting that people are resistant to change or improvement. It asserts that humans are content with superficial distractions and imaginary fears or aspirations. The quote dismisses the significance of moral values and objective truths, implying that individuals do not prioritize discerning between right and wrong or distinguishing between genuine and false concepts. Ultimately, it presents a pessimistic view of human nature, implying that people are more concerned with superficiality and escapism than with deeper understanding or ethical conduct.

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