Anthony De MelloThese things will destroy the human race: politics without principle, progress without compassion, wealth without work, learning without silence, religion without fearlessness, and worship without awareness.
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These things will destroy the human race: politics without principle, progress without compassion, wealth without work, learning without silence, religion without fearlessness, and worship without awareness. This quote has the power to cause the greatest emotional distress. When we look at people who are entirely focused on themselves and what they can get out of life, it is easy to see that they are destroying humans. The only way to save the human race is to spread compassion and awareness.
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