Arnold J. Toynbee, (1889-1975) British historian Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Arnold J. Toynbee Quote “The human race's prospects of survival were considerably better when we were defenceless against tigers than they are today when we have become defenceless against ourselves.”Arnold J. Toynbee ~ Arnold J. Toynbee (1889-1975) British historian Collectivism , Defense , Survival Ratings and Comments Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA, US 9/23/10 Reply RBESRQ 9/23/10 We are defenceless against ourselves because we glory in war, eat other animals, ignorance, and praise the very people who have a gun to our heads. Reply E Archer, NYC 9/23/10 Yes, I would much prefer to take my chances in the wild than going through a check point on the highway. I never thought it would come to 'papers, please' while driving through my own neighborhood. Big brother's police state is simply a corral of domesticated beasts-of-burden awaiting slaughter. Reply Johann Hollar, Saint Paul, MN 9/25/10 Reply dick, Fort Worth 9/25/10 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Arnold J. Toynbee quote is found in these categories: Collectivism quotes Defense quotes Survival quotes About Arnold J. Toynbee Bio of Arnold J. Toynbee Quotations by Arnold J. Toynbee Books by/about Arnold J. Toynbee Arnold J. Toynbee videos Arnold J. Toynbee on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Arnold J. Toynbee