Quote by Aleister Crowley

To the eyes of a god, mankind must appear as a species of bacteria which multiply and become progressively virulent whenever they find themselves in a congenial culture, and whose activity diminishes until they disappear completely as soon as proper measures are taken to sterilize them.

To the eyes of a god, mankind must appear as a species of ba

Summary

This quote suggests that from a god's perspective, humans resemble bacteria that thrive and grow rapidly when they are in a favorable environment, but their influence decreases and eventually disappears when necessary actions are taken to eradicate them. It implies that humans possess the potential to cause harm and destructiveness, but with the right strategies or interventions, they can be effectively controlled or eliminated.

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Humanity

By Aleister Crowley

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