Quote by Isidore Ducasse Lautreamont

The great universal family of men is a utopia worthy of the most mediocre logic.

The great universal family of men is a utopia worthy of the

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of a harmonious human family, encompassing all people, is a seemingly perfect but unrealistic idea. It implies that this utopia is only feasible when viewed through limited and average reasoning. It highlights the complexity and diversity of human relationships and suggests that achieving unity and equality among all individuals may go beyond the capabilities of ordinary logic and reasoning.

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Humanity

By Isidore Ducasse Lautreamont

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