Accepting Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“How very important it is to bring about in the human mind the radical revolution. The crisis is a crisis in consciousness, a crisis that cannot anymore accept the old norms, the old patterns, the ancient traditions. Considering what the world is now with all the misery, conflict, destructive brutality, aggression and so on... man is still as he was, is still brutal, violent, aggressive, acquisitive, competitive and has built a society along these lines.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lectures, The Urgency of Change, 1955
Human consciousness must undergo a profound transformation to escape entrenched violence and competition.
In simple terms: Mind must radically change to end cruelty.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner transformation.
Themes
consciousness
violence
societal change
Mood
reflective
urgent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- education reform
- peacebuilding initiatives
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
radical shift
human nature
collective awakening
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner beliefs sustain aggression?
- How can societies support collective awakening?
A Different Perspective
Change is hindered by deep‑seated habits and systemic power structures.
