Quote by Stephen King

Do they see the lethal insanity of a race to the brink of oblivion, and then over the edge? Apparently not. If they did, surely they wouldn't be racing to begin with. Or is it a simple failure of imagination? One doesn't like to think such a rudimentary failing could bring about the end, yet...

Do they see the lethal insanity of a race to the brink of ob

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This quote highlights the author's perplexity at humanity's tendency to engage in destructive behavior without fully realizing the consequences. The author questions whether individuals are aware of the dangerous path they are following towards utter destruction, or if they simply lack the imagination to envision such a catastrophic outcome. It suggests a fear that our collective failure to comprehend the potential consequences of our actions could ultimately lead to our own demise.

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Imagination War Destruction Folly

By Stephen King

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