Mankind

Famous quotes containing the word mankind:

“Fanatics are picturesque, mankind would rather see gestures than listen to reasons.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

“I did not know that mankind was suffering for want of gold.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

“As there is a degree of depravity in mankind which requires a certain circumspection and distrust, so there are qualities in human nature which justify a certain portion of esteem and confidence.”
—James Madison (1751–1836)