We have unmistakable proof that throughout all past time, there has been a ceaseless devouring of the weak by the strong.

Herbert Spencer

The Principles of Biology

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Predator and prey

Author

Herbert Spencer

Source

The Principles of Biology

Genre

Scientific literature

Language

English

Time

1865 1860s 19th century

Occupation

Philosopher Scientist

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Citation

Spencer, Herbert. The Principles of Biology. Vol. 1, London: Williams and Norgate, 1864, pt. 3, ch. 2.

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Source
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Time
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Original Citation

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Current Citation

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For the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rules the world.

William Ross Wallace

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Topic
Raising kids Parents and children Power of education Value of education

Author

William Ross Wallace
Medium
Poem
Statement Type
Proverbs, aphorisms and adages
Language
English
Time
1865 1860s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Wallace, William Ross. What Rules the World. 1865.

Current Citation

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