Life Quote by Robert Harris
![“the struggle [for existence] almost invariably will be most severe between the individuals of the same species, for they frequent the same districts, require the same food, and are exposed to the same dangers. CHARLES DARWIN, On the Origin of Species (1859)” quote by Robert Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4a0/robert-harris-2039_life_the-struggle-for-existence-almost-invari_2506732.jpg)
““the struggle [for existence] almost invariably will be most severe between the individuals of the same species, for they frequent the same districts, require the same food, and are exposed to the same dangers. CHARLES DARWIN, On the Origin of Species (1859)””
About This Quote
Source Book: On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, 1859
Competition is fiercest among similar individuals because they share resources and threats.
In simple terms: Same species compete hardest.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and manage competition.
Themes
competition
survival
resource scarcity
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- business
- ecology
- team dynamics
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
evolutionary biology
intraspecific rivalry
Questions to Reflect On
- How does similarity intensify rivalry?
- Can shared challenges foster collaboration?
A Different Perspective
Competition can also drive cooperation, which is overlooked.
![“I expect to think that I would rather be author of your book [The Origin of Species] than of any other on Nat. Hist. Science. [Letter to Charles Darwin 12 Dec 1859]” quote by Joseph Dalton Hooker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c5d/joseph-dalton-hooker-39139_author_i-expect-to-think-that-i-would-rather-be_3090262.jpg)
