John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7635 Herbert Spener 1820-1903 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7635 |
| AUTHOR: | Herbert Spencer (1820–1903) |
| QUOTATION: | We have unmistakable proof that throughout all past time, there has been a ceaseless devouring of the weak by the strong. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | First Principles. |