Quote#World
If human beings could only realise what it means to live in a world…
Quote byJ. Howard Moore · 1862–1916
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Ethical Kinship, "The Psychology of Altruism", p. 309.
English (original)
If human beings could only realise what it means to live in a world and associate day after day with other beings more intelligent and powerful than themselves, and yet be regarded by these more intelligent individuals simply as merchandise to be bought and sold, or as targets to be shot at, they would hide their guilty heads in shame and horror.
— J. Howard Moore
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