509 Quotes by Charles Darwin

It is no valid objection that science as yet throws no light on the far higher problem of the essence or origin of life. Who can explain gravity? No one now objects to following out the results consequent on this unknown element of attraction...

I have been speculating last night what makes a man a discoverer of undiscovered things; and a most perplexing problem it is. Many men who are very clever - much cleverer than the discoverers - never originate anything.

Our faculties are more fitted to recognize the wonderful structure of a beetle than a Universe.

The question of whether there exists a Creator and Ruler of the Universe has been answered in the affirmative by some of the highest intellects that have ever existed.

Often a cold shudder has run through me, and I have asked myself whether I may have not devoted myself to a fantasy.

To 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".

Our descent, then, is the origin of our evil passions!! The devil under form of Baboon is our grandfather.

Animals manifestly enjoy excitement, and suffer from annul and may exhibit curiosity.

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