The western nations of Europe, who now so immeasurably surpass their former savage progenitors, and stand at the summit of civilization, owe little or none of their superiority to direct inheritance from the old Greeks, though they owe much to the written works of that wonderful people.
Charles DarwinWorms have played a more important part in the history of the world than humans would at first suppose.
Charles DarwinIn my simplicity, I remember wondering why every gentleman did not become an ornithologist.
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."โBacon: "Advancement of Learning".
Charles Darwin