humanity

The Pale Blue Dot: Our Home in the Universe

The Pale Blue Dot is a reflection on the place of humanity in the universe. The text describes the Earth as a tiny speck in a vast cosmic arena, and reminds us that every human being who ever lived, …

The Bird: A Poem about the Human Condition

The Bird is a poem about the human condition, told through the perspective of a wise bird. The bird questions why humans use their gifts to hurt each other and destroy the world, rather than using th…

Soldiers! Don’t Give Yourselves to Brutes

This is a speech that encourages soldiers not to fight for slavery but for liberty. It emphasizes that soldiers are not machines or cattle, but men with the love of humanity in their hearts. The spee…