Human race Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
““Thus the will to live everywhere preys upon itself, and in different forms is its own nourishment, till finally the human race, because it subdues all the others, regards nature as a manufactory for its own use. Yet even the human race...reveals in itself with most terrible distinctness this conflict, this variance of the will with itself; and we find homo homini lupus .””
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: The World as Will and Representation, 1818
Human desire to dominate nature creates conflict, as we view the world as a resource, leading to self‑destruction.
In simple terms: We treat nature as a tool, causing inner conflict.
Respect nature, curb selfish will.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- industrial policy
- personal consumption
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can humanity thrive without exploiting nature?
- What alternatives exist to the “man‑factory” mindset?
Overlooks cooperative possibilities between humans and nature.