Quote by James Carswell

Whenever man comes up with a better mousetrap, nature immediately comes up with a better mouse.

Whenever man comes up with a better mousetrap, nature immedi

Summary

This quote suggests that no matter how advanced or innovative human inventions may be, nature has its own ways of adapting and overcoming challenges. It reflects the notion that evolution and natural selection ensure that living organisms consistently find new strategies and adaptations to survive, surpassing any man-made solutions. It implies that nature constantly presents new challenges for humanity to overcome and highlights the resilience and ingenuity of the natural world.

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By James Carswell

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