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Page 173
... nature . The discovery and ex- ploitation of language , of fire , of corn , of ships , of metals , of gunpowder , of printing , of coal , steam , electricity , of flying machines ( atomic energy has still to be exploited ) , acting on a ...
... nature . The discovery and ex- ploitation of language , of fire , of corn , of ships , of metals , of gunpowder , of printing , of coal , steam , electricity , of flying machines ( atomic energy has still to be exploited ) , acting on a ...
Page 174
... nature , make us . This fatalistic reflection , however , should in- cite us to effort , rather than discourage us therefrom ; for it is no use laboring under illusions ; mankind , which does not see the grip his discoveries have on him ...
... nature , make us . This fatalistic reflection , however , should in- cite us to effort , rather than discourage us therefrom ; for it is no use laboring under illusions ; mankind , which does not see the grip his discoveries have on him ...
Page 344
... nature only the two simple primitive interests , if he thinks of life in terms of fighting and subduing , of conquer- ors and slaves , rivals and supporters , friends and enemies , he will behave accordingly . He will be self - absorbed ...
... nature only the two simple primitive interests , if he thinks of life in terms of fighting and subduing , of conquer- ors and slaves , rivals and supporters , friends and enemies , he will behave accordingly . He will be self - absorbed ...
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