"Decades ago, our ancestors realized that it is not just political ideology, religious belief, race, or nationalism that is to blame for a warring world. Rather, they determined that it was the fault of human personality - of humankind's inclination towards evil, in whatever form that is. They divided into factions that sought to eradicate those qualities they believed responsible for the world's disarray."

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Source: Veronica Roth (2013). “Divergent (Divergent Trilogy, Book 1)”, p.29, HarperCollins UK

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Veronica Roth is a bestselling author known for her 'Divergent' series, which explores themes of identity, choice, and societal structures.

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