"This world is too peaceful, too acquiescent, too tame. It is a circumcised world. Nay! - a castrated world! It must be made fiercer, before it can become grander and better and - more natural."
About Arthur Desmond
Arthur Desmond — Life and Legacy
Arthur Desmond, a provocative writer and philosopher, is best known for his influential work 'Might is Right', which challenges conventional morality and advocates for individualism. His philosophy centers around the idea that true freedom is rooted in the strength of the individual, a theme that resonates throughout his writings. Desmond's assertion that 'Freedom is the right to be wrong' encapsulates his belief in the necessity of personal choice, even at the risk of making mistakes. This perspective encourages a rejection of societal pressures and a celebration of self-reliance. In his critiques of the 'tyranny of the majority', Desmond highlights the dangers of conforming to popular opinion, arguing that individual rights must be upheld against collective norms. His quotes reflect a deep understanding of the human condition, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and the courage to stand alone. By challenging existing ideas about morality and governance, Desmond invites readers to reconsider the foundations of their beliefs. Today, Desmond's ideas continue to resonate, particularly in discussions about personal freedom and the role of the individual in society. His emphasis on self-reliance and the importance of personal liberty remains relevant, inspiring those who seek to assert their individuality in a world often dominated by conformity.
Quote collection
Arthur Desmond quotes
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"There is no field of activity for great men without the coming of great wars, great struggles and great revolutions."
"Why should a man deliberately encircle his mind with needless prison walls. No man can reach highest excellence who puts limits to his own thought."
"Women of vanquished races are usually very prone to wed with the men who have slaughtered their kindred in battle."
"Tremendous indeed is the occult influence of sex-love upon the evolution of organic life. Love and glory, fidelity, emulation, resolution, beauty, strength, and courage are directly inspired by sex-passions."
"Most women you know are very much interested in the man who is reputed to be deeply admired by other women."
"Nothing so lowers a lover in a virile maiden's estimation, than for him to be 'whipped' in a personal encounter with a rival."
"Women have ever been the stumbling block and betrayers of ambition."
"Unfitness for war is unfitness for existence."
"Those three divine attributes of a perfect woman: goodness, beauty and wealth."
"Good or bad I propose to be something great!"
"Women find little pleasure in the society of women."
"Disobedience is the stamp of the hero."