Besides the progress of industry and technique, we see a…
“Besides the progress of industry and technique, we see a growing discontent among the masses; we see, besides the expansion ("expansion,", Fr.) of instruction, distrust and hatred expanding among nations ("s'étendre la méfiance et la haine entre," Fr.), that vie with one another ("qui rivalisent à l'envi," Fr.), by the increase of their armies and the improvement of their engines of murder ("engins meurtriers", Fr).”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Industrial and technological advances increase militarization and hatred, causing societal unrest despite educational growth.
In simple terms: Progress fuels conflict and distrust.
Key Takeaway
Seek peace over arms.
Themes
conflict
progress
society
militarization
Mood
cautionary
critical
Type
sociopolitical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education reform
- peace activism
Key Concepts
entropy
human nature
political economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can education counteract militaristic trends?
- What policies reduce hatred while encouraging progress?
A Different Perspective
Technological growth can also foster cooperation, not just conflict.