Quote by Robert Ardrey

We were born of risen apes, not fallen angels, and the apes were armed killers besides. And so what shall we wonder at? Our murders and massacres and missiles, and our irreconcilable regiments?

We were born of risen apes, not fallen angels, and the apes

Summary

This quote challenges the idea of humans being divine creatures by emphasizing our evolutionary origins from apes. It asserts that our violent tendencies and capabilities for destruction are unsurprising, given our ancestry as armed killers. The quote prompts us to question the nature of human behavior, highlighting our penchant for warfare, conflict, and divisions. It suggests that rather than being astounded by these aspects of humanity, we should acknowledge them as inherent elements of our evolution and existence.

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Science Evolution Human Nature

By Robert Ardrey

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