Full Idea
Individuals are of slight importance compared to the mass of the human race.
Gist of Idea
The human race matters, and individuals have little importance
Source
Georg W.F.Hegel (Introduction to the Philosophy of History [1840], 3)
Book Reference
Hegel,Georg W.F.: 'Introduction to the Philosophy of History', ed/tr. Rauch,Leo [Hackett 1988], p.23
A Reaction
A perfect statement of the anti-liberal viewpoint. Hegel is complex, but this is the strand that leads to ridiculous totalitarianism, where the highest ideal is to die for the glory of your nation. Importance can only start from individuals.