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Nature surpasses nurture.

Nature surpasses nurture.

Summary

This quote suggests that the influence of one's innate qualities and genetic predispositions (nature) has a greater impact on their development and behavior than the influence of their environment and upbringing (nurture). It implies that inherent factors such as genetics, temperament, and biological traits hold more sway over individual attributes and accomplishments than the environmental and external factors that a person may experience in their life. In essence, it argues that nature plays a superior role in shaping a person's character and potential compared to the nurturing they receive from their surroundings.

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