Fear, love, and hunger were the agents that developed the wits of the lower animals, as they were, of course, the prime factors in developing the intelligence of man.
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"Fear, love, and hunger were the agents that developed the wits of the lower animals, as they were, of course, the prime factors in developing the intelligence of man." — John Burroughs
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Fear, love, and hunger were the agents that developed the wits of the lower animals, as they were, of course, the prime factors in developing the intelligence of man. — John Burroughs
About John Burroughs
John Burroughs was a Author from United States (1837–1921).
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This quote is attributed to John Burroughs, a Author from United States.
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John Burroughs lived from 1837 – 1921.