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Human nature must have come much nearer perfection than it is now, or will be in many generations, to exclude from such a control prejudice, selfishness, ambition, and injustice.

Human nature is not nearly as bad as it has been thought to be.

Mankind are governed more by their feelings than by reason.

Humans are vulnerable and rely on the kindnesses of the earth and the sun; we exist together in a sacred field of meaning.

I believe that human beings are desperate, always, to belong to something larger than themselves.

Some people mistakenly think nature is very nice and benevolent and never betrays.

I think that in today's world, by nature, we are all self-centered. And that often leads to selfishness.

Humanity is the virtue of a woman, generosity that of a man.

Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race.