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One of the best things people could do for their descendents would be to sharply limit the number of them
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"One of the best things people could do for their descendents would be to sharply limit the number of them"

- Olin Miller

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This quote by Olin Miller recommends that individuals ought to consider the repercussions of having too many descendants. He thinks that having a lot of descendants can be harmful to their future, and that restricting the variety of them would be useful. Miller is recommending that people must think of the long-term results of having too many descendants, which it is better to have less descendants who are well taken care of than lots of who are not. He is likewise recommending that people should bear in mind the resources available to them and their descendants, which having too many descendants could result in an absence of resources. Miller's quote encourages people to think of the future of their descendants and to make choices that will benefit them in the long run. He thinks that having less descendants is a much better option than having a lot of, and that it is very important to think about the consequences of having too many descendants.

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Olin Miller This quote is written / told by Olin Miller between February 28, 1893 and August 25, 1972. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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