Dies Quote by Charles Darwin
“Multiply, vary, let the strongest live and the weakest die.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Origin of Species, 1859
Natural selection favors the strong, allowing weaker individuals to die.
In simple terms: Survival of the fittest.
Key Takeaway
Adapt to competitive environments.
Themes
nature
evolution
competition
Mood
thoughtful
scientific
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business competition
- sports
- ecology
Key Concepts
biology
survival
fitness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does cooperation fit into evolution?
- Can weakness be advantageous?
A Different Perspective
Oversimplifies complex ecosystems and cooperation.
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