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“Man may trust man, Prince Elric, but perhaps we'll never have a truly sane world until men learn to trust mankind. That would mean the death of magic, I think.” quote by Michael Moorcock
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“Man may trust man, Prince Elric, but perhaps we'll never have a truly sane world until men learn to trust mankind. That would mean the death of magic, I think.”

Michael Moorcock

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

A world can only become rational when humanity trusts each other, which would end the wonder of magic.

In simple terms: Trust among people ends magic.

Key Takeaway

Embrace collective trust.

Themes

trust human nature magic rationality

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical speculative

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • community building
  • ethical leadership

Key Concepts

philosophy social contract idealism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can trust coexist with wonder?
  • What replaces magic?
A Different Perspective

Trust alone may not guarantee rationality.

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