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Modern darwinism makes it abundantly clear that many less ruthless traits, some not always admired by robber barons and fuhrers - altruism, general intelligence, compassion - may be the key to survival.
-Carl Sagan
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Modern Darwinism Makes It Abundantly Clear That

Carl Sagan
Modern darwinism makes it abundantly clear that many less ruthless traits, some not always admired by robber barons and fuhrers - altruism, general intelligence, compassion - may be the key to survival.
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