Mankind Quote by Bernard Kouchner
“Mankind's suffering belongs to all men.”
About This Quote
Human suffering is a collective issue that affects everyone, not just the afflicted.
In simple terms: Suffering is shared by all
Key Takeaway
Work toward collective responsibility
Themes
humanity
compassion
solidarity
Mood
empathetic
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- humanitarian work
- policy making
Key Concepts
ethical responsibility
global health
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do we have to strangers?
- How can societies reduce collective suffering?
A Different Perspective
Addressing suffering can be politically complex
![“[In-group exclusivism has] killed more human beings and destroyed more cities and villages than all the epidemics, hurricanes, storms, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions taken together. It has brought upon mankind more suffering than any other catastrophe.” quote by Pitirim Sorokin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/24c/pitirim-sorokin-41198_catastrophe_in-group-exclusivism-has-killed-more-hum_2962130.jpg)
