Army Quote by African Spir
“Besides the progress of industry and technique, we see a growing discontent among the masses; we see, besides the expansion ("expansion,", Fr.) of instruction, distrust and hatred expanding among nations ("s'étendre la méfiance et la haine entre," Fr.), that vie with one another ("qui rivalisent à l'envi," Fr.), by the increase of their armies and the improvement of their engines of murder ("engins meurtriers", Fr).”
About This Quote
Source Book: Social Critique, 1905
Industrial and technological advances increase militarization and hatred, causing societal unrest despite educational growth.
In simple terms: Progress fuels conflict and distrust.
Key Takeaway
Seek peace over arms.
Themes
conflict
progress
society
militarization
Mood
cautionary
critical
Type
sociopolitical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education reform
- peace activism
Key Concepts
entropy
human nature
political economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can education counteract militaristic trends?
- What policies reduce hatred while encouraging progress?
A Different Perspective
Technological growth can also foster cooperation, not just conflict.
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