Evolution ever climbing after some ideal good
And Reversion ever dragging Evolution in the mud. (Alfred, Lord Tennyson)

Evolution ever climbing after some ideal good And Reversion ever dragging Evolution in the mud.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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