It was the elision of the weaker element--the survival of the fittest; and some, indeed very many, mothers must lose their sons that way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Survival of the fittest means many mothers lose their sons in nature or conflict.
- In plain terms
- Stronger traits survive while weaker ones like sons are lost.
- What can you take from it?
- Natural selection often involves significant personal loss.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is survival worth the cost?
- How do we cope with loss?
Another view
This view justifies suffering as necessary without offering comfort.
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