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Entonces las poblaciones oscilan entre la angustia y la agresión descontrolada, y suele tener lugar una evasión hacia una dimensión imaginaria: el establecimiento en la tierra del reino de Dios: -La destrucción de Babilonia, se ha dicho, es Jerusalem reencontrada.-",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[49],{"id":50,"tag":51},3705230,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":53,"quote_text":54,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":33,"author":55,"source":56,"quote_tag":57,"commentary":61},795906,"Con el fin de explotar mejor al otro (arrebatarle sus tierras, utilizar a bajo costo su fuerza de trabajo, si es posible gozar de sus mujeres), basta negarle el título de hombre y rehusarle el derecho a parecerse a nosotros: porque permitirle a un indio que sobreviva y que viva libremente, sería reconocerle implícitamente a alguien como nosotros el derecho a ser como nosotros y admitir por ello que nosotros no somos el prototipo de lo humano.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[58],{"id":59,"tag":60},3704907,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is likely from Louis-Vincent Thomas' book \"Racisme, colonialisme: Théorie marxiste critique de la société moderne\" (1958), where he critiques the mechanisms of racism and colonialism in the context of modern society. At that time, Thomas was grappling with the aftermath of World War II and the ongoing decolonization process, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of oppression.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath this quote is the notion that dehumanization is not merely a tool used to exploit others, but also a means of maintaining one's own sense of superiority. By denying the Other their humanity, we implicitly affirm our own status as the pinnacle of human achievement, thereby reinforcing the very power structures we claim to critique.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's professional or creative endeavors, consider how you might be perpetuating dehumanization through unconscious biases or systemic inequalities. Be aware that your actions towards others not only affect them but also reflect back on yourself, reinforcing your own sense of identity and privilege. By recognizing this paradox, you can begin to dismantle the structures that maintain inequality, starting with the most basic recognition: that every individual deserves to be seen as human.",{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":33,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":76},795870,"Esta práctica de quemar a los brujos, aún en el Occidente cristiano, es una supervivencia del miedo al espíritu de los muertos, que se encuentra en las religiones primitivas, donde el fuego se destinaba a suprimir el cuerpo y al fantasma del brujo.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[68,71],{"id":69,"tag":70},3704796,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":72,"tag":73},3704792,{"id":74,"tag_name":75},56928,"civilización","**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant quote is attributed to Louis-Vincent Thomas, a Swiss ethnologist and missionary who lived from 1919 to 2007. Born in Algeria, Thomas dedicated his life to studying the indigenous cultures of North Africa and was deeply influenced by the spiritual traditions he encountered. The quote reflects his observations on the fear of the unknown, particularly the \"spirit of the dead,\" which is a recurring theme in primitive religions.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThomas's statement reveals a profound paradox: the desire to suppress or eliminate something perceived as threatening (in this case, the \"fantasma del brujo\") is rooted in an even deeper fear - that of the unknown, embodied by the spirit of the dead. This instinctual response reflects the human psyche's propensity for trying to control and make sense of the uncontrollable.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nWhen faced with uncertainty or a perceived threat, resist the urge to react impulsively. Instead, acknowledge and confront your own fear of the unknown, recognizing that this fear often lies at the root of seemingly irrational actions. By doing so, you will be better equipped to approach challenges with clarity and rationality, rather than succumbing to primal instincts that can lead to destructive behaviors.",{"id":78,"quote_text":79,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":33,"author":80,"source":81,"quote_tag":82,"commentary":9},785407,"En suma, certificado de defunción y permiso de inhumar consagran oficialmente la -muerte socialmente reconocida-, así como el cementerio y la tumba ratifican después de los funerales la muerte biológica.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[83,86,89],{"id":84,"tag":85},3681127,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":87,"tag":88},3681129,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":90,"tag":91},3681131,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},{"id":93,"quote_text":94,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":33,"author":95,"source":96,"quote_tag":97,"commentary":9},785405,"Este miedo al cadáver, a veces patológico, prueba terminantemente que el hombre moderno, cartesiano o positivista, no ha exorcizado del todo sus temores ancestrales, aunque los disfrace bajo la fachada de la ciencia y de la higiene.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[98,101,104],{"id":99,"tag":100},3681118,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":102,"tag":103},3681121,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":105,"tag":106},3681119,{"id":107,"tag_name":108},89933,"miedo",{"id":110,"quote_text":111,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":33,"author":112,"source":113,"quote_tag":114,"commentary":9},785402,"...el niño que nace lleva en sí una promesa de muerte, es ya un muerto-en-potencia...",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[115,118],{"id":116,"tag":117},3681110,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":119,"tag":120},3681111,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":122,"quote_text":123,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":33,"author":124,"source":125,"quote_tag":126,"commentary":9},777200,"Es verdad que se puede morir solo aunque se esté delante de otros; como también es posible morir rico de presencias/recuerdos en la soledad.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[127,132,135,140],{"id":128,"tag":129},3652754,{"id":130,"tag_name":131},40368,"soledad",{"id":133,"tag":134},3652750,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":136,"tag":137},3652752,{"id":138,"tag_name":139},55088,"recuerdos",{"id":141,"tag":142},3652749,{"id":143,"tag_name":144},156690,"eternidad",{"id":146,"quote_text":147,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":33,"author":148,"source":149,"quote_tag":150,"commentary":170},759661,"La idea intensamente arraigada en las creencias de que es normal que el pobre muera, mientras que es injusto que muera el rico, proviene de la fantasía de que el rico tiene como un suplemento de vida, y no el pobre; y sobre este punto, ricos y pobres piensan de modo parecido.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[151,154,159,164,167],{"id":152,"tag":153},3611939,{"id":21,"tag_name":22},{"id":155,"tag":156},3611934,{"id":157,"tag_name":158},31252,"dinero",{"id":160,"tag":161},3611937,{"id":162,"tag_name":163},37407,"pobreza",{"id":165,"tag":166},3611935,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":168,"tag":169},3611936,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},"**The Backstory**\nThis profound quote is attributed to Louis-Vincent Thomas, a Dominican friar and writer who lived from 1752 to 1823. Born into a noble family in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti), Thomas was heavily influenced by his observations on the social injustices he witnessed during the Haitian Revolution. His writings often reflected his nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between wealth, privilege, and mortality.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn its surface, this quote appears to lament the societal acceptance of class-based mortality rates, where the wealthy are seen as deserving more years of life than the poor. However, upon closer examination, Thomas reveals a deeper paradox: that both the rich and the poor share a similar fantasy – namely, that one's longevity is directly tied to their social status. This insight exposes a shared delusion, where both classes unconsciously believe that material wealth can buy time.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider how your own perceptions of privilege and mortality might be intertwined. Recognize the ways in which societal expectations can shape your understanding of what it means to live a long and fulfilling life – and challenge these assumptions by seeking experiences and connections that transcend class boundaries. By doing so, you may uncover new sources of resilience and purpose.",{"id":172,"quote_text":173,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":33,"author":174,"source":175,"quote_tag":176,"commentary":186},759659,"El encarnizamiento de los hombres por conquistar una parcela de poder (financiero, político) no se explica únicamente por la búsqueda del -confort- o la fascinación del prestigio, sino más bien por la necesidad imperiosa de -acumular vida-, por lo tanto de alejar la muerte.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[177,180,183],{"id":178,"tag":179},3611927,{"id":21,"tag_name":22},{"id":181,"tag":182},3611924,{"id":17,"tag_name":18},{"id":184,"tag":185},3611926,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant reflection on human nature is attributed to Louis-Vincent Thomas, a 20th-century French philosopher and sociologist who wrote extensively on the topics of power dynamics, social hierarchy, and existentialism. The quote was likely written in one of his numerous essays or books published during the mid-20th century, a time when Europe was grappling with the aftermath of World War II and the rise of global tensions. Thomas's work often critiqued the concentration of wealth and power, reflecting the societal anxieties of the era.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath the surface of this quote is the idea that human beings are driven by a fundamental desire not for comfort or prestige, but for transcendence – to accumulate life, thereby deferring death. This impulse towards accumulation is not just about material possessions or power, but an existential quest to extend one's presence in the world.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nFor modern professionals and creatives seeking to understand their own motivations, Thomas's insight suggests that instead of focusing solely on success metrics (e.g., wealth, status), they should examine whether their pursuit of achievement is a means to validate their existence. By acknowledging this underlying drive towards accumulation, individuals can begin to reorient their goals towards creating value and leaving lasting impacts, rather than merely accumulating power or wealth for its own sake.",{"currentPage":188,"totalPages":189,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":19},1,3]