Evolution Quotes

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The theory of evolution is totally inadequate to explain the origin and manifestation of the inorganic world. — John Ambrose Fleming
Those early steps are very important in understanding the evolution. But in themselves, maybe now you need the later records to understand the significance of… — Evan Parker
Learning to be flexible in values takes a very long time...Of course I felt a little uncomfortable during questioning the concept of God, but then… — Jacque Fresco
The only hope for developing a new civilization is to accept responsibility for improving our lives through knowledge, understanding, and a deeper comprehension of humanityâ€™s… — Jacque Fresco
When biological technology becomes further advanced, human beings as we know them, will become a modified species. If we as human beings fail to include… — Jacque Fresco
Now, the instrumentation in the jazz band and the jazz dance band has gone through many evolutions. For instance, in the 'twenties the tradition was… — Gerry Mulligan
People talk about innovations and evolutions and that kind of thing; I don't understand about that nonsense. It's like, all instruments are there to use… — Gerry Mulligan
It is man's pretence that because he has choice he is free. Freedom is pure observation without direction, without fear of punishment and reward. Freedom… — Jiddu Krishnamurti
Evolution does not isolate us from the rest of the Kosmos, it unites us with the rest of the Kosmos: the same currents that produced… — Ken Wilber
The evolution of the New Era rests on the cornerstone of Knowledge and Beauty. — Nicholas Roerich
The earth is literally our mother, not only because we depend on her for nurture and shelter but even more because the human sepcies has… — Rene Dubos
The reason why the universe is eternal is that it does not live for itself; it gives life to others as it transforms. — Laozi
Each business is a victim of Digital Darwinism, the evolution of consumer behavior when society and technology evolve faster than the ability to exploit it.… — Brian Solis
I sometimes try to imagine what would have happened if weâ€™d known the bonobo first and the chimpanzee only laterâ€”or not at all. The discussion… — Frans de Waal
Evolution is no linear family tree, but change in the single multidimensional being that has grown to cover the entire surface of Earth. — Lynn Margulis
Although random mutations influenced the course of evolution, their influence was mainly by loss, alteration, and refinement... Never, however, did that one mutation make a… — Lynn Margulis
Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that… — Simon Conway Morris
The Burgess Shale is not unique, but for those who study evolution and fossils it has become something of an icon. It provides a reference… — Simon Conway Morris
When discussing organic evolution the only point of agreement seems to be: â€˜It happened.â€™ Thereafter, there is little consensus, which at first sight must seem… — Simon Conway Morris
The fact -- not theory -- that evolution has occurred and the Darwinian theory as to how it occurred have become so confused in popular… — George Gaylord Simpson

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