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The Culture of Make Believe
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"The Culture of Make Believe" Quotes

A thought-provoking exploration of the destructive nature of modern civilization and the potential for collective resistance.

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Violence is what happens when we don't know what else to do with our suffering.

Derrick Jensen

violencesuffering

There is no such thing as a peaceful civilization.

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peacecivilization

Our society is founded on a death culture.

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societydeath

The dominant culture is an abuser, and we are all victims.

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dominant cultureabusevictims

Oppression is not a natural state, but a choice made by those in power.

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oppressionpower

Hope is a distraction from the work that needs to be done.

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hopework

The destruction of the natural world is a reflection of our own inner state.

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destructionnatureinner state

Society teaches us to ignore the pain and suffering of others.

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societypainsuffering

We must confront the uncomfortable truths to bring about real change.

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Resistance is not futile, but necessary for our survival.

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