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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Of mankind in general, the parts are greater than the whole.
Of mankind in general, the parts are greater than the whole.
The natural man has only two primal passions: to get and beget.
The natural man has only two primal passions: to get and beget.
The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.
The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.
Respect us, human, and relieve us, poor.
Respect us, human, and relieve us, poor.
Every man is more than just himself; he also represents the unique, the very special and always significant and remarkable read more
Every man is more than just himself; he also represents the unique, the very special and always significant and remarkable point at which the world's phenomena intersect, only once in this way, and never again.
Ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. [Gene!:5].
Ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. [Gene!:5].
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.
Oh, God! that bread should be so dear,
And flesh and blood so cheap!
Oh, God! that bread should be so dear,
And flesh and blood so cheap!
I am mortal. I am born to love and to suffer.
I am mortal. I am born to love and to suffer.
