A fair result can be obtained only by fully stating and balancing the facts and arguments on both sides of each question." Charles Darwin

A novel according to my taste, does not come into the moderately good class unless it contains some person whom one can thoroughly love - and if a pretty woman, all the better.

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change, that lives within the means available and works co-operatively against common threats.

The Times is getting more detestable (but that is too weak word) than ever.

He who understands baboon would do more towards metaphysics than Locke.

An agnostic would be the more correct description of my state of mind.

My books have sold largely in England, have been translated into many languages, and passed through several editions in foreign countries. I have heard it said that the success of a work abroad is the best test of its enduring value. I doubt whether this is at all trustworthy; but judged by this standard my name ought to last for a few years.