Quote by John D. MacDonald

Up with life. Stamp out all small and large indignities. Leave everyone alone to make it without pressure. Down with hurting. Lower the standard of living. Do without plastics. Smash the servo-mechanisms. Stop grabbing. Snuff the breeze and hug the kids. Love all love. Hate all hate.

Up with life. Stamp out all small and large indignities. Lea

Summary

This quote expresses a strong desire for a peaceful and equitable world, free from any form of injustice or cruelty. It encourages embracing life with positivity, eliminating both minor and major injustices, and allowing individuals to pursue their own paths without imposing societal pressures. The quote also calls for a reduction in materialistic lifestyles, rejecting plastic consumption, and resisting automation's influence. It advocates for kindness, urging the abandonment of greed and the prioritization of family bonds. Ultimately, it promotes the ideals of universal love and the rejection of hatred in all its forms.

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Life Love

By John D. MacDonald

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