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Too cheap, my dear fellow. Must Nature always be asked to…

“Too cheap, my dear fellow. Must Nature always be asked to straighten out the mess that man has made? And so, even you don't believe now that they could help themselves? So you see, you see; at the end you would again like to rely on someone or something to save you!” quote by Karel Čapek
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““Too cheap, my dear fellow. Must Nature always be asked to straighten out the mess that man has made? And so, even you don't believe now that they could help themselves? So you see, you see; at the end you would again like to rely on someone or something to save you!””

Karel Čapek

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Humanity blames nature for problems it creates, seeking external rescue instead of taking responsibility.

In simple terms: People avoid responsibility, blaming nature and hoping for rescue.

Key Takeaway

Take responsibility for your actions.

Themes

responsibility human nature technology dependence

Mood

reflective critical serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • policy making
  • environmental activism
  • education
  • leadership

Key Concepts

ethics environmentalism agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we shift from blame to action?
  • What responsibilities do we avoid?
A Different Perspective

Human nature often resists change, making self‑reliance difficult.

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