Quote by Marquis de Sade

Miserable creatures, thrown for a moment on the surface of this little pile of mud, is it decreed that one half of the flock should be the persecutor of the other? Is it for you, mankind, to pronounce on what is good and what is evil?

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Summary

This quote questions the nature of humanity, asking why individuals are prone to inflicting harm on one another. It reflects on the temporary existence of humans on Earth, referring to it as a insignificant speck compared to the grandeur of the universe. The quote challenges humanity's authority to determine moral judgments, implying a certain humility in acknowledging our limited understanding of what is truly good or evil.

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Prejudice

By Marquis de Sade

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