The speaker reflects on human irrationality, acknowledging a deeper understanding of why it exists. He recognizes that even those with noble intentions, like abolitionists, often struggle with the constraints of reality and nature. Their desire is not to be confined by any laws of creation but rather to exert control over it as if they were in a position of ultimate authority.

This perspective highlights a fundamental conflict in human nature: the aspiration for dominance over the world while grappling with the inherent limitations that life imposes. The longing to transcend these restrictions can drive individuals to act irrationally, as they seek to bend reality to their will, often overlooking the complexities and rules governing existence.