They refuse the mere fact of competing, that is, of needing to share out a resource with the motive of competitiveness or readiness to quarrel. (Mary Midgley)

They refuse the mere fact of competing, that is, of needing to share out a resource with the motive of competitiveness or readiness to quarrel.

Mary Midgley

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