Quote#Nature
What nature does blindly, slowly, and ruthlessly, man may do…
Quote byFrancis Galton · 1822–1911
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: "Eugenics: Its Definition, Scope, and Aims"; The American Journal of Sociology, Volume X (July 1904).
English (original)
What nature does blindly, slowly, and ruthlessly, man may do providently, quickly, and kindly. As it lies within his power, so it becomes his duty to work in that direction.
— Francis Galton
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