Certain Quote by James Madison

What you might see as depravity is, to me, just another aspect of the human condition.

— Asia Argento

To discover depravity in those whom we have loved, is one of the most exquisite tortures to a virtuous mind, and the conviction is…

— Ann Radcliffe

An indiscriminate distrust of human nature is the worst consequence of a miserable condition, whether brought about by innocence or guilt. And though want…

— Herman Melville

One doesn’t have to operate with great malice to do great harm. The absence of empathy and understanding are sufficient. In fact, a man…

— Charles M. Blow

We cannot but recognize that, in practical terms, defending human life has become more difficult today, because a mentality has been created that progressively…

— Pope Benedict XVI

Distrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful.

— Friedrich Nietzsche

A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more waver between doing what is right and complying with…

— Horace

The disease of mutual distrust among nations is the bane of modern civilization

— Franz Boas

Man's want of original righteousness and of holy affections toward God, and the corruption of his moral nature and his bias toward evil is…

— Henry Clarence Thiessen

We must not indulge in unfavorable views of mankind, since by doing it we make bad men believe they are no worse than others,…

— Walter Winchell

“It is also necessary in both public and private life to refrain consistently and empathically from inflicting pain. To act or speak violently out…

— Karen Armstrong

As the malicious disposition of mankind is too well known, and the cruel pleasure which they take in destroying the reputation of others, the…

— Henry Fielding