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“The law of evolution is that the strongest survives!' 'Yes, and the strongest, in the existence of any social species, are those who are most social. In human terms, most ethical...There is no strength to be gained from hurting one another. Only weakness.” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
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“The law of evolution is that the strongest survives!' 'Yes, and the strongest, in the existence of any social species, are those who are most social. In human terms, most ethical...There is no strength to be gained from hurting one another. Only weakness.”

Ursula K. Le Guin

About This Quote

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

Survival depends on cooperation; ethical strength comes from social bonds, not domination.

In simple terms: Being social is the true strength; hurting others is weakness.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy and collaboration.

Themes

ethics social evolution cooperation strength

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Workplace teams
  • community projects
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Social species ethical behavior collective survival

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does cooperation enhance group survival?
  • What ethical duties arise from social interdependence?
A Different Perspective

Emphasizing competition can undermine cooperation.

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