Home / Topics / Mankind Quotes

Mankind Quotes

Browse 4898 quotes about Mankind.

Mankind Quotes

“All equally see in the convulsion in America an era in the history of the world, out of which must come in the end a general recognition of the right of mankind to the produce of their labor and the pursuit of happiness.”

World Ends America Mankind Produce Labor Pursuit Recognition Eras World History Pursuit Of Happiness

Author:Charles Francis Adams, Sr.

“Never console yourself into believing that the terror has passed, for it looms as large and evil today as it did in the despicable era of Bedlam. But I must relate the horrors as I recall them, in the hope that some force for mankind might be moved to relieve forever the unfortunate creatures who are still imprisoned in the back wards of decaying institutions.”

Believe Stills Might Today Evil Force Forever Mankind Horror Creatures Institutions Moved Terror Eras Relate Recalls Unfortunate Console Despicable

Author:Frances Farmer

“In the second century of the Christian era, the empire of Rome comprehended the fairest part of the earth, and the most civilized portion of mankind.”

Book Earth Christian Mankind Century Eras Empires Civilized Rome Portions Roman Empire Fall Of Rome

Book:The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

Source: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

“In the second century of the Christian era, the Empire of Rome comprehended the fairest part of the earth, and the most civilised portion of mankind. The frontiers of that extensive monarchy were guarded by ancient renown and disciplined valour. The gentle but powerful influence of laws and manners had gradually cemented the union of the provinces. Their peaceful inhabitants enjoyed and abused the advantages of wealth and luxury.”

Source: Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

“Mankind's history has proved from one era to another that the true criterion of leadership is spiritual. Men are attracted by spirit. By power, men are forced. Love is engendered by spirit. By power anxieties are created.”

Men Spiritual Spirit Love Is Mankind Anxiety Eras Criteria Power Man

Book:The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Source: The Autobiography of Malcolm X

“Aristotle may be regarded as the cultural barometer of Western history. Whenever his influence dominated the scene, it paved the way for one of history's brilliant eras; whenever it fell, so did mankind.”

Way May Influence Mankind Scene Western Brilliant Eras Barometer

Book:The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z

Source: The Ayn Rand Lexicon: Objectivism from A to Z