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After ages during which the earth produced harmless trilobites and butterflies, evolution progressed to the point at which it generated Neros, Genghis Khans, and Hitlers. This, however, is a passing nightmare; in time the earth will become again incapable of supporting life, and peace will return.

~BERTRAND RUSSELL, Unpopular Essays



2 comments:

  1. Not even pretty girls?

    Though Russell may be overly optimistic. Scientists say cockroaches and silver bugs may be the only creatures which can survive once the balance is regained.

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