Bird Quote by Patricia Churchland

“Many mammals and birds have systems for strong self-control, and it is not difficult to see why such systems were advantageous and were selected for. Biding your time, deferring gratification, staying still, foregoing sex for safety, and so forth, is essential in getting food, in surviving, and in…” quote by Patricia Churchland — Download Open image

“Many mammals and birds have systems for strong self-control, and it is not difficult to see why such systems were advantageous and were selected for. Biding your time, deferring gratification, staying still, foregoing sex for safety, and so forth, is essential in getting food, in surviving, and in successful reproduction.”

Patricia Churchland

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Bird Difficult Discipline Essentials Gratification Mammals Reproduction Safety Selected Self Self control Sex Staying Stills Strong Strong self Successful Surviving Time

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