Quote by Garrett Hardin

Ruin is the destination toward which all men rush, each pursuing his own best interest in a society that believes in the freedom of the commons.

Ruin is the destination toward which all men rush, each purs

Summary

This quote suggests that in a society where everyone is solely focused on pursuing their own individual interests and taking advantage of the communal resources without restraint, the outcome is the eventual destruction of society as a whole. It emphasizes the notion that if individuals selfishly exploit public resources without considering the consequences, it will lead to the downfall and ruin of the entire community. The quote serves as a cautionary message about the detrimental outcomes of individual self-interest overriding the well-being of the collective.

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Freedom

By Garrett Hardin

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