Humanity Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
““We are not only slaves of the culture in which we have been brought up; we are also slaves to the vast cloud of misery and sorrow of all humanity, to the vastness of its confusion, violence and brutality. We never seem to pay attention to the accumulated sorrow of man. Nor are we aware of the terrible violence which has been gathering generation after generation.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: “The Burden of Humanity,” 1965
Humans are trapped by cultural conditioning and collective suffering, often ignoring widespread pain and violence.
In simple terms: We’re enslaved by culture and collective sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question cultural conditioning.
Themes
culture
suffering
violence
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- social activism
- education
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
collective consciousness
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What cultural beliefs limit you?
- How can you become aware of collective suffering?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-rooted cultural narratives is challenging.
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