Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Shame on us!

We needn't feel ashamed of human bloodlust--it's in our genes; our shame lies in the failure to use our intellects to subdue our appetites.

I had long objected to the lyrics of "Amazing Grace" that characterize mankind as wretches. I've changed my mind: I might prefer "scum," but "wretch" will do.

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