Quote by George Saunders
The universal human laws - need, love for the beloved, fear, hunger, periodic exaltation, the kindness that rises up naturally in the absence of hunger/fear/pain - are constant, predictable, reliable, universal, and are merely ornamented with the details of local culture.
Summary
This quote suggests that there are certain fundamental and unchanging aspects of human nature that are universal across all cultures. These include basic needs, such as nourishment and love for others, as well as common emotional experiences like fear and happiness. These fundamental human laws are consistent and predictable, regardless of specific cultural differences. While different societies may emphasize or express these aspects in slightly different ways, the core essence of these universal human truths remains the same.
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Fear
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