Not merely is man a social being, but all the prehuman ancestors of men, for ages upon geologic ages, have been social beings; they have lived in groups, and their survival has depended upon their success in fitting themselves snugly into group relationships.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair
Mr. Darwin would answer, that he relies upon the vast periods of geologic time to produce alterations such as we cannot possibly attempt within the few years at our disposal.
"The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer"
John Gerard
The work of a public department consists of a vast mass of administrative detail, the importance of which is not self-evident until some strain is brought to bear upon it; and all the acts done, however trifling in themselves, form precedents, which accumulate silently until they become as immovable as the rocks of the geologic strata.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell