"The world is in such a bad condition that if they don't find what you call a redeemer, every man, woman and child on this planet will be eliminated"
- Sun Ra
About this Quote
This quote by Sun Ra is a warning about the state of the world. He is suggesting that if something is refrained from doing to enhance the existing circumstance, the world will be ruined. He is indicating that a redeemer is needed to conserve the world from its present state. He is recommending that if a redeemer is not discovered, then every person in the world will be eliminated. This quote is a stark reminder of the fragility of the world and the need for people to take action to enhance it. Sun Ra is calling for people to take responsibility for the world and to interact to develop a much better future. He is stressing the importance of finding a redeemer to save the world from its current state and to ensure the survival of mankind.
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