In this land, where food is at a premium, and where every helpless and dependent life means a sensible drain upon the tribe's resources, they have evolved that Spartan law which results in the survival of only the fittest.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Because of the cruel law of the survival of the fittest, the less useful dogs had gone into the stomachs of their stronger companions.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
In the present situation of affairs, variety of experiment is desirable, for only out of many various experiments can we eventually discover which are most suitable to the conditions and fittest to survive.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae