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“We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble qualities... still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly origin.” quote by Charles Darwin
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“We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble qualities... still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly origin.”

Charles Darwin

About This Quote

Human nature retains base instincts despite cultural advancements, influencing behavior.

In simple terms: Even refined people have crude instincts.

Key Takeaway

Recognize innate biases.

Themes

human nature evolution psychology

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • leadership

Key Concepts

social hierarchy inherited traits

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lowly origins affect modern decisions?
  • How can we mitigate instinctual biases?
A Different Perspective

Civilized behavior can mask underlying primal drives.

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