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The death of the spirit is the price of progress.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Progress often comes at the cost of spiritual or ethical values.
This quote suggests that as societies advance and evolve, they may lose sight of important spiritual or moral principles. The pursuit of progress can lead to a disconnection from deeper values, indicating that one must balance the material advancements with the well-being of the spirit and community essence.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture about the ethical implications of technology, one might use this quote to discuss the societal impacts of neglecting spiritual values.
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