Quote by Henry Miller
Actually we are a vulgar, pushing mob whose passions are easily mobilized by demagogues, newspaper men, religious quacks, agitators and such like. To call this a society of free peoples is blasphemous. What have we to offer the world besides the superabundant loot which we recklessly plunder from the earth under the maniacal delusion that this insane activity represents progress and enlightenment?
Summary
This quote criticizes modern society, arguing that we are an ignorant and easily influenced mass, driven by demagogues and manipulative forces. The quote asserts that labeling our society as one of free individuals is sacrilegious, as it questions what we truly contribute to the world beyond our rampant exploitation and consumption of natural resources. It suggests that our relentless pursuit of wealth, mistakenly seen as indicative of progress and enlightenment, is an irrational and destructive endeavor.
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America
By Henry Miller
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