The proper attitude toward humanity is neither hatred nor even polite disdain: both of these emotions distort the reasoning faculty. Rather, the proper disposition is one of skepticism, observation, and a bias toward avoidance. Whatever may be said of the human species in general, most of its individual members are either dangerous, repugnant, ridiculous, or some disorienting combination of the aforementioned qualities. In short, human beings should carry a warning label: engage at your own risk!