You emphasize morality. But the ultimate basis of morality is survival. What promotes survival is good; what induces mortifaction is bad. (Jack Vance)

You emphasize morality. But the ultimate basis of morality is survival. What promotes survival is good; what induces mortifaction is bad.

Jack Vance

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