Division Quote by Octavia Butler
““When apparent stability disintegrates, As it must-- God is Change-- People tend to give in To fear and depression, To need and greed. When no influence is strong enough To unify people They divide. They struggle, One against one, Group against group, For survival, position, power. They remember old hates and generate new ones, The create chaos and nurture it. They kill and kill and kill, Until they are exhausted and destroyed, Until they are conquered by outside forces, Or until one of them becomes A leader Most will follow, Or a tyrant Most fear.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Parable of the Sower, 1993
Describes how fear, greed, and division cause societal collapse, leading to chaos and power struggles.
In simple terms: Fear and greed divide societies, causing chaos.
Key Takeaway
Seek unity over division.
Themes
society
conflict
power
change
leadership
Mood
cautionary
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political unrest
- economic crises
- community building
- leadership challenges
Key Concepts
Sociopolitics
human nature
cycle of violence
Questions to Reflect On
- What can individuals do to foster unity?
- How can societies prevent recurring cycles of violence?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex causes of conflict.
