Accomplished Quote by Jorge Luis Borges
“I foresee that man will resign himself each day to more atrocious undertakings; soon there will be no one but warriors and brigands; I give them this counsel: The author of an atrocious undertaking ought to imagine that he has already accomplished it, ought to impose upon himself a future as irrevocable as the past.”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Book of Sand”, 1975
People will increasingly embrace violent, lawless behavior, believing they have already succeeded, making their future actions irreversible.
In simple terms: Future violence feels inevitable and unchangeable.
Key Takeaway
Challenge fatalistic narratives and promote accountability.
Themes
violence
fatalism
future
psychology
ethics
Mood
cautionary
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political activism
- education reform
- personal responsibility
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
existentialism
determinism
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we break cycles of violence through conscious choice?
- What role does imagination play in shaping destiny?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overgeneralize human behavior and ignore capacity for change.
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