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Morality arose largely as an empirical defence of the individual and society. Ever since intelligent beings began to be in contact, and consequently in friction, they have felt the need to guard themselves against each other's encroachments.
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Born: May 1, 1881
Died: Apr 10, 1955

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