"Vast Numbers throng'd the fruitful Hive; Yet those vast Numbers made 'em thrive; Millions endeavouring to supply Each other's Lust and Vanity."
— Bernard Mandeville

January 1, 1970

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"The Grumbling Hive", line 31, p. 3

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"The Grumbling Hive", line 31, p. 3