Quote by Anthony de Mello

These things will destroy the human race: politics without principle, progress without compassion, wealth without work, learning without silence, religion without fearlessness and worship without awareness.

These things will destroy the human race: politics without p

Summary

This quote by Vijay Krishna Acharya serves as a cautionary reminder about the potential dangers that various aspects of human society can pose if not guided by fundamental values. Politics, if divorced from moral principles, can be corrupt and detrimental. Progress, devoid of compassion, can perpetuate inequality and neglect human needs. Wealth, when acquired without work, fosters entitlement and a lack of appreciation. Learning, when not coupled with moments of reflection and silence, can lead to superficial understanding. Religion, without fearlessness, can breed intolerance and fanaticism. Lastly, worship without awareness can result in blind adherence and a loss of critical thinking.

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