Samuel Butler: All progress is based upon a universal innate desire on the part of every organism to live beyond its income.

All progress is based upon a universal innate desire on the part of every organi — Samuel Butler

All progress is based upon a universal innate desire on the part of every organism to live beyond its income.

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