"Self-preservation is the first law of nature." — Samuel Butler

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• It is the first law of practical courage. To be in the weakest camp is to be in the strongest… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
• The first law of dietetics seems to be: if it tastes good, it's bad for you. — Isaac Asimov
• The very first law in advertising is to avoid the concrete promise and cultivate the delightfully vague. — Bill Cosby
• Communication always has a purpose. Before speaking, the first law is: you must know why you are talking. You must… — Harbhajan Singh Yogi
• The first law of social communication is whenever you meet anyone, exalt him or her. — Harbhajan Singh Yogi
• Who does not know that the first law of historical writing is the truth. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
• Although a science fair can seem like a big "pain" it can help you understand important scientific principles, such as… — Dave Barry
• All knives and forks were working away at a rate that was quite alarming; very few words were spoken; and… — Charles Dickens
• I am a Muslim and . . . my religion makes me be against all forms of racism. It keeps… — Malcolm X
• Pugsley's First Law of Government: All government programs accomplish the opposite of what they are designed to achieve. — John Pugsley
• Acceptance is such an important commodity, some have called it "the first law of personal growth". — Peter McWilliams
• Order is heaven's first law. Order is earth's first law, too. — Brian Tracy

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