Quote by Thomas Hardy

Cruelty is the law pervading all nature and society and we can't get out of it if we would.

Cruelty is the law pervading all nature and society and we c

Summary

This quote suggests that cruelty is an inherent part of both nature and society, and it is impossible to escape its presence even if one desires to do so. It implies that the concept of cruelty is deeply ingrained within the fabric of life and is unavoidable, pointing to the idea that acts of harm and suffering are fundamental aspects of our existence on various levels.

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By Thomas Hardy

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