Biology Quote by Arthur Keith

“Human nature, as manifested in tribalism and nationalism, provides the momentum of the machinery of human evolution.” quote by Arthur Keith — Download Open image

“Human nature, as manifested in tribalism and nationalism, provides the momentum of the machinery of human evolution.”

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Man is by nature competitive, combative, ambitious, jealous, envious, and vengeful.

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In every man there is an instinctive and passionate reaction if his person or liberty is attacked.

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Reason has not tamed desire: it is as strong as ever.

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No tribe unites with another of its own free will.

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