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Still, whether we like it or not, the task of speeding up the decrease of the human population becomes increasingly urge
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"Still, whether we like it or not, the task of speeding up the decrease of the human population becomes increasingly urgent"

- Havelock Ellis

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This quote by Havelock Ellis suggests that the job of decreasing the human population is becoming increasingly urgent, regardless of whether we like it or not. This might be interpreted as a caution that the current rate of population development is unsustainable which something needs to be done to minimize it. It could also be viewed as a call to action, urging us to take steps to minimize the population in order to ensure the long-lasting sustainability of our world. The quote might also be interpreted as a pointer that population development is a global problem that affects all of us, which we should interact to discover solutions. Ultimately, this quote acts as a reminder that the task of reducing the human population is immediate and must be addressed in order to ensure the future of our world.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Havelock Ellis between February 2, 1859 and July 8, 1939. He/she was a famous Psychologist from United Kingdom. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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