I dont believe knowing can save us. What isconstant in history is greed and foolishness and a love of blood and this is a thing that even God-who knows all that can be known-seems powerless to change.
In Cormac McCarthy's "All the Pretty Horses," the essence of human nature is scrutinized through a disillusioned lens. The narrator reflects on the idea that mere knowledge isn't enough to alter the course of humanity. Instead, it highlights the persistent themes of greed and folly that have dominated history. These traits, coupled with a penchant for violence, seem to define human existence, suggesting that despite our understanding, we remain trapped in...