Who said "Self-preservation is the first law of nature."?

This quote is attributed to Julien Offray de La Mettrie.

Self-preservation is the first law of nature. - Julien Offray de La Mettrie

"Self-preservation is the first law of nature."

Julien Offray de La Mettrie Nature

Philosopher Physician French 1709–1751

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