If we consider the superiority of the human species, the size of its brain, its powers of thinking, language and organization, we can say this: were there the slightest possibility that another rival or superior species might appear, on earth or elsewhere, man would use every means at his disposal to destroy it.
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Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.
Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.
The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.
The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.
An inadvertent step may crush the snail
That crawls at evening in the public path.
But he read more
An inadvertent step may crush the snail
That crawls at evening in the public path.
But he that has humanity, forewarned,
Will turn aside and let the reptile live.
Love, hope, fear, faith--these make humanity;
These are its sign and note and character.
Love, hope, fear, faith--these make humanity;
These are its sign and note and character.
Humans can learn to like anything, that's why we are such a successful species. You can drop humans anywhere and read more
Humans can learn to like anything, that's why we are such a successful species. You can drop humans anywhere and they'll thrive--only the rat does as well.
The natural man has only two primal passions: to get and beget.
The natural man has only two primal passions: to get and beget.
Humanism, it seems, is almost impossible in America where material progress is part of the national romance whereas in Europe read more
Humanism, it seems, is almost impossible in America where material progress is part of the national romance whereas in Europe such progress is relished because it feels nice.
The dignity of man lies in his ability to face reality in all o its meaninglessness.
The dignity of man lies in his ability to face reality in all o its meaninglessness.
There are 193 living species of monkeys and apes. 192 of them are covered with hair. The exception is a read more
There are 193 living species of monkeys and apes. 192 of them are covered with hair. The exception is a naked ape, self-named Homo Sapiens.
