--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Besides the progress of industry and…" description: "\"Besides the progress of industry and technique, we see a growing discontent among the masses; we see, besides the expansion (\"expansion,\", Fr.) of inst..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1b6/african-spir-10042_army_besides-the-progress-of-industry-and-tec_1854421.jpg" --- # Besides the progress of industry and technique, we see a… ![“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…” quote by African Spir](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1b6/african-spir-10042_army_besides-the-progress-of-industry-and-tec_1854421.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1b6/african-spir-10042_army_besides-the-progress-of-industry-and-tec_1854421.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1b6/african-spir-10042_army_besides-the-progress-of-industry-and-tec_1854421.jpg) > “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).” [African Spir](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/african-spir/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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