Consider the species known as man. We lie, we cheat, we want what others have and take it; we make war upon each other and the earth; we harvest lives in multitude. We have mortgaged the planet and spent the cash on trifles.

Justin Cronin
About This Quote

The idea of man as a species who is willing to lie, cheat and take what he or she wants without regard to others is quite disturbing. This quote touches on the negative aspects of humanity. The idea that we harvest lives in multitude is also unsettling. These ideas are often associated with the concept of greed.

On the other hand, this quote can also be seen as a statement that we are all related. We can all prosper together if we work together instead of trying to take from each other.

Source: The City Of Mirrors

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