Community Quote by William Marsden Download Open image ““Society remains unflagging in its almost pathological pursuit of material self-interest.”” — William Marsden ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Community Identity
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