Self-preservation is the first law of nature. — Quoted

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“Self-preservation is the first law of nature.”

Samuel Butler · Nature

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To himself everyone is immortal he may know that he is going to die, but he can never know that he is dead.

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The want of money is the root of all evil.

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Money is the last enemy that shall never be subdued. While there is flesh there is money or the want of money, but money is always on the brain so long as there is a brain in reasonable order.

Money

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The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.

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