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“Human nature - the Thucydidean pantheon of fear, self-interest, and honor - makes for a world of incessant conflict and coercion.”

Book:The Revenge Of Geography: What the Map Tells Us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate

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The Revenge Of Geography: What the Map Tells Us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate

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Robert D. Kaplan

Robert D. Kaplan is an American journalist and writer born on June 23, 1952. He is renowned for his work in the fields of international politics, geopolitics, and military strategy, known for his in-depth analysis and unique insights. more

“Pa što - zamišljeno je rekao taj - ljudi kao ljudi. Vole novac, ali tako je uvijek bilo... Čovječanstvo voli novac, ma od čega on bio napravljen, od kože, od papira, od bakra ili zlata. Lakomisleni... Što ćeš... I milosrđe ponekad zastruji u njihovim srcima... Obični ljudi... Općenito uzevši, podsjećaju na prijašnje... Samo ih je stambeno pitanje pokvarilo...”

Human Nature

Book:The Master and Margarita

Source: The Master and Margarita

“I wanted to kill... yes, I wanted to kill. But- incongruous as it may seem to some- I was retrained and hampered by my innate sense of justice. The innocent must not suffer.”

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Book:And Then There Were None

Source: And Then There Were None

“Man has failed to know himself or understand his relationship with existential elements including other humans.”

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Author:Anand Damani

“অন্যের পরে মানুষের বড়ো ঈর্ষা। যাকে আর কেউ পায় নি মানুষ তাকে পেতে চায়। তাতে যে পাওয়ার পরিমাণ বাড়ে তা নয়, কিন্তু পাওয়ার অভিমান বাড়ে।”

Human Nature

Book:জাপানযাত্রী

Source: জাপানযাত্রী

“image of the ultimate predator," Jay said. "But we're complicated. A gator is always a gator. A snake's always a snake. A human can be a wolf or a lamb.”

Human Nature

Book:Blow Fly

Source: Blow Fly

“Humanity A to Z (The Poem) A for assimilation is the way, B for bigotry must be thrown away. C for conscience when at play, D for delusions all run away. E for equality once brought to life, F for fears can no longer survive. G for greed when let not to thrive, H for humility won't be caught in strife. I for integrity mustn't be compromised, J for justice will then prevail alright. K for kindness must never run tight, L for life can then be lived upright. M for mercy can never be forgotten, N for naivety keeps you from being rotten. O for oppression when is begotten, P for patience must be overridden. Q for questions when let fly, R for rigidity will weaken and die. S for serenity will go awry, T for tradition if obeyed dry. U for unity is our supreme mission, V for vanity leads only to destruction. W for wholeness is our salvation, X for xenophobia is no civilization. Y for yield we must never to separation, Z for zeal we mustn't lose for ascension.”

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Book:Ain't Enough to Look Human

Source: Ain't Enough to Look Human

“what we believe is most shameful and unique about ourselves is often what is most human and universal”

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Book:The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self

Source: The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self

“We are the children of the delicate romance between Good and Evil”

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Author:Phillip Barea

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