Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

I will say something still easier. Take a single flea or louse-since you tempt and mock our God with this talk about curing a lame horse-and if, after combining all the powers and concentrating all the efforts both of your good and all your supporters, you succeed in killing it in the name of free choice, you shall be victorious, your case shall be established, and we too will come at once and worship that god of yours, that wonderful killer of the louse.


I will say something still easier. Take a single flea or lou

Summary

The quote argues for the absurdity of trying to control and manipulate nature, using the example of attempting to kill a single flea or louse. It critiques the belief that humans have complete dominion over every aspect of the world, emphasizing the futility and arrogance in claiming authority over even the tiniest creatures. The quote also sarcastically questions the notion of ascribing a godly status to those who believe they can conquer and control nature. Overall, it questions the rationality and narcissism inherent in attempting to exert control beyond our limits.

By Martin Luther King Jr.
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