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