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" Individual versus group selection results in a mix of altruism and selfishness, of virtue and sin, among the members of a society. "
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" In addition I wanted to write a Southern novel, because I'm a Southerner. "
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" What we need is an electronic encyclopedia of life, with one page for each species. On each page is given everything known about that species. "
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" Of course, there is no reconciliation between the theory of evolution by natural selection and the traditional religious view of the origin of the human mind. "
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" You are capable of more than you know. Choose a goal that seems right for you and strive to be the best, however hard the path. Aim high. Behave honorably. Prepare to be alone at times, and to endure failure. Persist! The world needs all you can give. "
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