I think we all have a selfish gene which rises to the top, sometimes. But then we're also all capable of a sudden magnanimity. (Jim Broadbent)

I think we all have a selfish gene which rises to the top, sometimes. But then we're also all capable of a sudden magnanimity.

Jim Broadbent

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