Apes Quote by Abhijit Naskar
““My nation, your nation, my religion, your religion, my culture, your culture, will be the end of us apes - outwardly fancy, inwardly filthy, sneering, leering, gutter-crawling, conniving, two-faced, fanatic, frivolous, pointless bloody apes.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk, date unknown
A warning that extreme tribalism and identity division erode humanity and lead to self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Division fuels conflict and self‑destruction.
Key Takeaway
Reject tribalism, embrace shared humanity.
Themes
identity
division
humanity
conflict
self‑destruction
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
philosophical
political
warning
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- community building
- education
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
social psychology
in‑group bias
dehumanization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your own identity influence your judgments?
- What steps can you take to bridge cultural gaps?
A Different Perspective
Overlooks potential for cooperation and common goals.
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