Humans are the only animals that have children on purpose with the exc…

P. J. O'Rourke
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Humans are the only animals that have children on purpose with the exception of guppies, who like to eat theirs. ✨ P. J. O'Rourke (2007). Modern Manners: An Etiquette Book for Rude People, p.113, Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
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