Perhaps no order of mammals presents us with so extraordinary a series of gradations as this [step by step, from humans to… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
As if to demonstrate, by a striking example, the impossibility of erecting any cerebral barrier between man and the apes, Nature has… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
A man has no reason to be ashamed of having an ape for his grandfather. If there were an ancestor whom I… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
Whatever part of the animal fabric whatever series of muscles, whatever viscera might be selected for comparison the result would be the… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
I would rather be the offspring of two apes than be a man and afraid to face the truth. — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
If then, said I, the question is put to me would I rather have a miserable ape for a grandfather or a… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
Regarded anatomically, the resemblances between the foot of Man and the foot of the Gorilla are far more striking and important than… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
Even in the important matter of cranial capacity, Men differ more widely from one another than they do from the Apes; while… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
Perhaps no order of mammals presents us with so extraordinary a series of gradations as this [step by step, from humans to apes to… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
There is nothing of permanent value (putting aside a few human affections) nothing that satisfies quiet reflection--except the sense of having worked according to… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
It is not to be forgotten that what we call rational grounds for our beliefs are often extremely irrational attempts to justify our instincts. — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
Our reverence for the nobility of manhood will not be lessened by the knowledge that man is in substance and in structure, one with… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
In science, as in art, and, as I believe, in every other sphere of human activity, there may be wisdom in a multitude of… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
Science is simply common sense at its best, that is, rigidly accurate in observation, and merciless to fallacy in logic. — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
Oh devil! truth is better than much profit. I have searched over the grounds of my belief, and if wife and child and name… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
Let us have "sweet girl graduates" by all means. They will be none the less sweet for a little wisdom; and the "golden hair"… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
In matters of the intellect, do not pretend that conclusions are certain which are not demonstrated or demonstrable. That I take to be the… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
And you very soon find out, if you have not found it out before, that patience and tenacity of purpose are worth more than… — Thomas Huxley Copy Share Image
