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    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.

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The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.

The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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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.

by William Cowper Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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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.

by Robert Browning Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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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.

by Jeanette Desor Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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The natural man has only two primal passions: to get and beget.

The natural man has only two primal passions: to get and beget.

by William Osler Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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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.

by Paul West Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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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.

by Martin Esslin Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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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.

by Desmond Morris Found in: Humanity Quotes,
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