Anton Chekhov: Probably nature itself gave man the ability to lie so that in difficult and tense moments he could protect his nest, jus

Probably nature itself gave man the ability to lie so that in difficult and tens — Anton Chekhov

Probably nature itself gave man the ability to lie so that in difficult and tense moments he could protect his nest, just as do the vixen and wild duck.

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