When we no longer look at an organic being as a savage looks at a ship, as at something wholly beyond his comprehension; when we regard every production of nature as one which has had a history; when we contemplate every complex structure and instinct as the summing up of many contrivances, each useful to the possessor, nearly in the same way as when we look at any great mechanical invention as the summing up of the labour, the experience, the reason, and even the blunders of numerous workmen; when we thus view each organic being, how far more interesting, I speak from experience, will the study of natural history become!
Charles DarwinTags: evolution natural-history physicalism
I could show fight on natural selection having done and doing more for the progress of civilization than you seem inclined to admit. Remember what risk the nations of Europe ran, not so many centuries ago of being overwhelmed by the Turks
Charles DarwinTags: darwin turkey ottoman-empire
It is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance.
Charles DarwinTags: ignorance gnothi-sueton
Our descent, then, is the origin of our evil passions!! The devil under form of Baboon is our grandfather.
Charles DarwinFalse facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long; but false views, if supported by some evidence, do little harm, for every one takes a salutary pleasure in proving their falseness.
Charles DarwinTo conclude, therefore, let no man out of a weak conceit of sobriety, or an ill-applied moderation, think or maintain, that a man can search too far or be too well studied in the book of God's word, or in the book of God's works; divinity or philosophy; but rather let men endeavour an endless progress or proficience in both."—Bacon: "Advancement of Learning".
Charles DarwinOnly picture to yourself a nice soft wife on a sofa with good fire,
Charles DarwinOne general law, leading to the advancement of all organic beings, namely, multiply, vary, let the strongest live and the weakest die.
Charles DarwinTags: science biology evolution natural-selection
A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections, - a mere heart of stone.
Charles DarwinBlushing is the most peculiar and most human of all expressions.
Charles DarwinTags: humanity emotions blushing embarassment
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