Billions Quote by George Wald
![“[Attributing the origin of life to spontaneous generation.] However improbable we regard this event, it will almost certainly happen at least once… The time... is of the order of two billion years… Given so much time, the "impossible" becomes possible, the possible probable, and the probable…” quote by George Wald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e29/george-wald-9544_billions_attributing-the-origin-of-life-to-sponta_2720904.jpg)
“[Attributing the origin of life to spontaneous generation.] However improbable we regard this event, it will almost certainly happen at least once… The time... is of the order of two billion years… Given so much time, the "impossible" becomes possible, the possible probable, and the probable virtually certain. One only has to wait: time itself performs the miracles.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Evolutionary Biology, 1990
Given enough time, improbable events become likely; time itself enables miracles and the emergence of life.
In simple terms: Time makes the impossible possible.
Key Takeaway
Patience and long‑term perspective.
Themes
probability
time
miracles
Mood
inspirational
patient
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research planning
- long‑term projects
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
evolution
cosmology
statistics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your approach to goals?
- What role does uncertainty play in long‑term planning?
A Different Perspective
Patience may not guarantee success.
