Biology Quote by Henry Fairfield Osborn
““The evolution of higher and of lower forms of life is as well and as soundly established as the eternal hills. It has long since ceased to be a theory; it is a law of Nature as universal in living things as is the law of gravitation in material things and in the motions of the heavenly spheres.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Earth and Its Inhabitants, 1910
Evolution is a well‑established natural law, as fundamental as gravity, governing all living forms.
In simple terms: Evolution is a basic natural law like gravity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize evolution as a universal principle.
Themes
science
nature
law
education
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
educational
scientific
When to use this quote
- teaching biology
- public policy debates
- environmental advocacy
- science communication
Key Concepts
biology
cosmology
philosophy of science
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing evolution as a law affect your view of nature?
- What evidence most convinces you of evolution’s universality?
A Different Perspective
Some argue that evolution is still a theory, not a law.
