Quote by Jacob Bronowski, The Face of Vio

Who has not hopedTo outrage an enemy's dignity?Who has not been sweptBy the wish to hurt?And who has not thought that the impersonal worldDeserves no better than to be destroyedBy one fabulous sign of his displeasure?

Who has not hopedTo outrage an enemy's dignity?Who has not b

Summary

This quote explores the universal yet often concealed dark desires within human nature. It highlights the innate inclination to seek revenge, harm, or assert dominance over those considered adversaries. It questions whether anyone can claim to be exempt from such thoughts and explores the notion that individuals may sometimes feel justified in wanting to dismantle or disrupt the world as a means of expressing their dissatisfaction with it. Ultimately, this quote invites reflection on the less virtuous tendencies that reside within all human beings.

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By Jacob Bronowski, The Face of Vio

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