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“...one doubts existence of free will [because] every action determined by heredity, constitution, example of others or teaching of others." "This view should teach one profound humility, one deserves no credit for anything...nor ought one to blame others.”

Charles Darwin

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The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.

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