Believe Quote by Charles Darwin
“I trust and believe that the time spent in this voyage ... will produce its full worth in Natural History; and it appears to me the doing what little we can to increase the general stock of knowledge is as respectable an object of life, as one can in any likelihood pursue.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Origin of Species, 1859
Investing effort in scientific inquiry yields valuable knowledge, which is a noble life pursuit.
In simple terms: Science is a worthy goal.
Key Takeaway
Pursue knowledge actively.
Themes
science
knowledge
purpose
ethics
Mood
inquisitive
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research projects
- education
- public outreach
- policy making
Key Concepts
natural history
intellectual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you contribute to knowledge?
- What makes scientific work meaningful?
A Different Perspective
Limited resources may hinder progress.
![“I am quite conscious that my speculations run beyond the bounds of true science…It is a mere rag of an hypothesis with as many flaw[s] & holes as sound parts.” quote by Charles Darwin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/958/charles-darwin-507_bounds_i-am-quite-conscious-that-my-speculation_35382.jpg)
