Black hole Quote by Kim Stanley Robinson
““history never ends, and good is accomplished against the immense black-hole gravity of greed and fear.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Aurora, 2015
Human ambition wrestles with greed and fear, which act like a black hole pulling us away from collective good.
In simple terms: Greed and fear hinder collective progress.
Key Takeaway
Resist selfish impulses.
Themes
ethics
human nature
collective good
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- corporate decision making
- community projects
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
environmentalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your fear or greed?
- How can societies counteract them?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming deep-rooted fear is difficult.
