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Chris Hedges Quotes

Chris Hedges quotes about humanity

American Journalist September 18, 1956

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The greatest danger that besets us does not come from believers or atheists; it comes from those who, under the guise of religion, science or reason, imagine that we can free ourselves from the limitations of human nature and perfect the human species. Chris Hedges
This magical thinking, this idea that human and personal progress is somehow inevitable, leads to political passivity.? It has turned whole nations, such as the United States, into self-consuming machines of death. Chris Hedges
Rape, mutilation, abuse, and theft are the natural outcome of a world in which force rules, in which human beings are objects. Chris Hedges
The belief that rational and quantifiable disciplines such as science can be used to perfect human society is no less absurd than a belief in magic, angels, and divine intervention. Chris Hedges
Chris Hedges quote: "There are always people willing to commit unspeakable human..."
There are always people willing to commit unspeakable human atrocity in exchange for a little power and privilege. Chris Hedges
Chris Hedges quote: "Patriotic duty and the disease of nationalism lure us to deny..."
Patriotic duty and the disease of nationalism lure us to deny our common humanity Chris Hedges
Unfettered capitalism is a revolutionary force that consumes greater and greater numbers of human lives until it finally consumes itself. Chris Hedges

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