Humans Are Flawed/Quotes

"It is said that at the dawn of time, man, beast, and all magical beings lived together under Aeglin, the Father Tree. But man had been created with a hole in his heart, a hole that no possession, power, or knowledge could fill."

- Professor Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm, Hellboy II: The Golden Army

"MAN'S MYSTERY

Man is mortal, and doomed to death and failure and loss.

This lies beyond our comprehension - why do you not despair?"

- Spirit of the Daedra, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

"Cornelius: "You don't like them do you?"

Zira: "Who?"

Cornelius: "The Humans."

Zira:"We have met hundreds since coming here. And so far I trust...Three.""

- Escape From The Planet Of The Apes

"''Is there a turn to make, Does it matter anymore?

Is there something in our history that causes all the war?

I read about good and bad, I see the faces on the screen,

Hear that talk is even cheaper now; I can see just what they mean.

Am I ever to be free of this human condition in front of me? ''"

- Charlie Peacock, "Human Condition"

"People are messy, awkward, sometimes selfish and cruel. But they're trying, and I'm going to make sure they have a chance."

- Commander Shepard, Mass Effect

""No, son, we're mortal--which is to say, we're ignorant, stupid, and sinful--but those are only handicaps. Our pride is that nevertheless, now and then, we do our best. A few times we succeed. What more dare we ask for?""

- Commander Max Abrams, Ensign Flandry