Single line Quote by Stephen King
““Although neither the Freudians nor the Jungians come right out and say it, they strongly suggest that we may have a core, a single basic carrier wave, or-to use language with which Jordan is comfortable-a single line of written code which cannot be stripped.' 'The PD,' Jordan said. 'The prime directive'. 'Yes,' the Head agreed. 'At bottom, you see, we are not Homo sapiens at all. Our core is madness. The prime directive is murder. What Darwin was too polite to say, my friends, is that we came to rule the earth not because we were the smartest, or even the meanest, but because we have always been the craziest, most murderous motherfuckers in the jungle.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dark Tower series, Stephen King, 2003
The quote suggests humanity’s fundamental nature is chaotic and violent, driving our dominance more than intellect or morality.
In simple terms: Humans are driven by madness and violence.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the dark instincts shaping societies.
Themes
human nature
violence
evolution
psychology
Mood
dark
provocative
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- political power
- war
- corporate competition
- social media aggression
Key Concepts
Chaos theory
survival of the fittest
moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does cooperation play in human success?
- Can societies curb inherent violent impulses?
A Different Perspective
It oversimplifies complex human behavior and ignores cooperation and empathy.
