Humanity Quote by Victor Hugo
““Humanity is identity. All men are made of the same clay. No difference, here below at least, in predestination. The same darkness before, the same flesh during, the same ashes after. But when ignorance is mixed with human dough, it blackens it. This incurable blackness takes over man’s insides and there turns into evil… Destroy the dark hold, Ignorance, and you destroy the mole, Crime.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Misérables, 1862
Human nature is uniform; ignorance corrupts, leading to evil; removing ignorance eliminates crime.
In simple terms: All humans share the same essence; ignorance creates evil.
Key Takeaway
Combat ignorance to reduce crime.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education reform
- social policy
- personal development
Key Concepts
ignorance
crime
predestination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies effectively diminish ignorance?
- What other factors contribute to criminal behavior?
A Different Perspective
Ignorance isn’t the sole cause of crime.
