A Quote by Derrick Jensen

Civilization is based on a clearly defined and widely accepted yet often unarticulated hierarchy. Violence done by those higher on the hierarchy to those lower is nearly always invisible, that is, unnoticed. When it is noticed, it is fully rationalized. Violence done by those lower on the hierarchy to those higher is unthinkable, and when it does occur is regarded with shock, horror, and the fetishization of the victims.

Derrick Jensen

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Accepted Always Based Civilization Clearly Defined Does Done Fully Hierarchy Higher Horror Invisible Lower Nearly Noticed Occur Often Regarded Shock Those Unnoticed Unthinkable Victims Violence Widely

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Derrick Jensen
American - Author
Born: December 19, 1960

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