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"In the world of nature the dominant note is the struggle for existence-- the result of which is the survival of the fittest.. (which) is the cause of war and strife, hatred and animosity, between human beings. In the world of nature there is tyranny, egoism, aggression, overbearance, usurpation of rights.. and other blameworthy attributes.. Therefore, so long as the requirements of the natural world play paramount part among the children of men, success and prosperity are impossible. Nature is warlike.. bloodthirsty.. tyrannical, for nature is unaware of God the Almighty. That is why these cruel qualities are natural to the animal world." ('Abdul-Baha)
(156:3)
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