"Natural selection is not evolution." — Ronald Fisher
"Natural selection is not evolution."
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Ronald Fisher
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21 Quotes by Ronald Fisher
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We may consequently state the fundamental theorem of Natural Selection in the form: The rate of increase in fitness of…
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Inductive inference is the only process known to us by which essentially new knowledge comes into the world.
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If one in twenty does not seem high enough odds, we may, if we prefer it, draw the line at…
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No isolated experiment, however significant in itself, can suffice for the experimental demonstration of any natural phenomenon; for the "one…
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We have usually no knowledge that any one factor will exert its effects independently of all others that can be…
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No aphorism is more frequently repeated in connection with field trials, than that we must ask Nature few questions, or,…
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Natural selection is a mechanism for generating an exceedingly high degree of improbability.
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In scientific subjects, the natural remedy for dogmatism has been found in research.
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I believe sanity and realism can be restored to the teaching of Mathematical Statistics most easily and directly by entrusting…
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The analysis of variance is not a mathematical theorem, but rather a convenient method of arranging the arithmetic.
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The tendency of modern scientific teaching is to neglect the great books, to lay far too much stress upon relatively…
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We have the duty of formulating, of summarizing, and of communicating our conclusions, in intelligible form, in recognition of the…
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More Evolution Quotes
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Creationists make it sound as though a 'theory' is something you dreamt up after being drunk all night.
— Isaac Asimov
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As far as I'm concerned, if there is a supreme being then He chose organic evolution as a way of…
— David Attenborough
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Apart from anything else, I am designed by evolution, like we all are: if we see a little thing like…
— David Attenborough
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Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.
— Marcus Aurelius
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There is also work to do in the evolution of a stable family life and values, and in ensuring that…
— Ibrahim Babangida
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Rest assured that whatever station of life we are placed, princely or lowly, it contains the lessons and experiences necessary…
— Edward Bach
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God's first creature, which was light.
— Francis Bacon
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Evolution isn't true, because if we evolved from monkeys, how can they still be here?
— Stephen Baldwin
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The progress of evolution from President Washington to President Grant was alone evidence to upset Darwin.
— Henry Adams
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In art there are only fast or slow developments. Essentially it is a matter of evolution, not revolution.
— Bela Bartok
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If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?
— Milton Berle
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Matter is, in its constituent elements, the same as spirit; existence is one, however manifold in its phenomena; life is…
— Annie Besant
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