Those ignorant "masters of our destinies" who regard humans as animals or as monstrous hybrids of natural and supernatural must be dethroned by scientific education. Humans can be literally poisoned by false ideas and false teachings. Many people have a just horror at the thought of putting poison into tea or coffee, but seem unable to realize that, when they teach false ideas and false doctrines, they are poisoning the time-binding capacity of their fellow men and women. One has to stop and think!.Alfred Korzybski
About This Quote
The above quote is a challenge to those in power and those in positions of education and leadership to make sure that they do not spread false and harmful ideas and beliefs about the human species. We must understand that we are not mere animals nor are we supernatural beings. We are all capable of greater things than what we have been taught, but it is our duty to make sure that others progress along with us.
Source: Manhood Of Humanity
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