Aggression Quote by Jean Vanier
“A society which discards those who are weak and non-productive risks exaggerating the development of reason, organisation, aggression and the desire to dominate. It becomes a society without a heart, without kindness - a rational and sad society, lacking celebration, divided within itself and given to competition, rivalry and, finally, violence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Heart of the Matter, 1995
He warns that discarding the weak creates a cold, overly rational society lacking compassion.
In simple terms: Ignoring the weak makes society heartless.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy alongside progress.
Themes
compassion
societal health
ethics
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- Public policy
- community building
- education reform
Key Concepts
Humanism
social cohesion
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we value both productivity and kindness?
- What safeguards prevent a heartless society?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on rationality can stifle creativity.
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