Citizens, the nineteenth century is grand, but the…
““Citizens, the nineteenth century is grand, but the twentieth century will be happy. Then there will be nothing more like old history. Men will no longer have to fear, as now, a conquest, an invasion, a usurpation, a rivalry of nations with the armed hand, an interruption of civilisation depending on a marriage of kings, a birth in the hereditary tyrannies, a partition of the peoples by a Congress, a dismemberment by the downfall of a dynasty, a combat of two religions meeting head to head, like two goats of darkness, upon the bridge of the infinite; they will no longer have to fear famine, speculation, prostitution from distress, misery from lack of work, and the scaffold, and the sword, and the battle, and all the brigandages of chance in the forest of events. We might almost say: there will be no events more. Men will be happy. The human race will fulfil its law as the terrestrial globe fulfils its; harmony will be re-established between the soul and the star; the soul will gravitate about the truth like the star about the light.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A vision of a future where humanity is free from war, famine, and oppression, achieving harmony between soul and cosmos.
In simple terms: Future free of conflict and suffering.
Key Takeaway
Seek peace and harmony.
Themes
peace
human progress
optimism
future
harmony
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
visionary
When to use this quote
- political reform
- global cooperation
- social welfare
- education
- environmental stewardship
Key Concepts
Utopianism
philosophy
social evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we work toward lasting peace?
- What obstacles might prevent such harmony?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic view may overlook inevitable challenges and human flaws.