Quote by William Hazlitt

If mankind had wished for what is right, they might have had it long ago.

If mankind had wished for what is right, they might have had

Summary

This quote suggests that humanity has the ability to create a better world if we collectively desired and pursued what is morally right. It implies that the absence of a just and ideal society is not due to lacking the means or resources, but rather a lack of genuine will and commitment to do what is right. If humanity genuinely desired social progress, it could have been achieved a long time ago, implying that our choice in priorities and actions influences the state of our world.

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Peace

By William Hazlitt

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