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Firsts Quotes by Robert Wright
- Understanding the often unconscious nature of genetic control is the first step toward understanding that—in many realms, not just sex—we’re all puppets, and our best…
- If two people stare at each other for more than a few seconds, it means they are about to either make love or fight. Something…
- Whereas modern cynicism brought despair about the ability of the human species to realize laudable ideals, postmodern cynicism doesn't — not because it's optimistic, but…
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