- Nov 07, 2020
Human Quotes
Being human is a work in progress.
These human quotes take a reflective turn, covering our capacity to change and adapt, the elusive search for real satisfaction beyond consumption, and a candid look at why relationships often fall short of what we hope for. For more, see our Human Being quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Grey
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- Nov 07, 2020
I choose grey characters, as I enjoy playing a human character. I don't shy away from showing the shortcomings of my characters.
- More
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- Nov 07, 2020
The goal here is to triple the lifespan of human beings. We can't have triple the natural resources, so we need to be more efficient.
- Enemies
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- Nov 07, 2020
The two enemies of human happiness are pain and boredom.
- Greatest
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- Nov 07, 2020
The greatest achievements of the human mind are generally received with distrust.
- Nature
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- Nov 07, 2020
Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.
- Money
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- Nov 07, 2020
Money is human happiness in the abstract; he, then, who is no longer capable of enjoying human happiness in the concrete devotes himself utterly to money.
- Behind
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- Nov 07, 2020
Listening to Chris Moyles on Radio 1 is the most miserable thing any human being can do, but attending awards ceremonies isn't far behind.
- Mystery
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- Nov 07, 2020
Every branch of human knowledge, if traced up to its source and final principles, vanishes into mystery.
- First Generation
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- Nov 07, 2020
We are the first generation of human beings to have substantial insights into the origin of our cosmos and of human life in it.
- War
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- Nov 07, 2020
The vast upheaval of the World War set in motion forces that will either destroy civilization or raise mankind to undreamed of heights of human welfare and prosperity.
- Mercy
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- Nov 07, 2020
Human judges can show mercy. But against the laws of nature, there is no appeal.
- Conscience
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- Nov 07, 2020
We are yet to have a conscience at all about the exploitation of human cultures.
- Mental
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- Nov 07, 2020