Believe Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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“What! Did Sir W[alter] R[aleigh] believe that a male and female ounce (and, if so, why not two tigers and lions, etc?) would have produced, in a course of generations, a cat, or a cat a lion? This is Darwinizing with a vengeance.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: to a friend, 1816
The absurdity of forcing unrelated species to merge shows limits of forced hybridization.
In simple terms: Forced mixing of species is nonsense.
Key Takeaway
Respect natural boundaries in creation.
Themes
science
biology
creativity
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- breeding programs
- artistic collaborations
- technological integration
- policy making
Key Concepts
evolution
genetics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What natural limits should we respect?
- When is hybridization beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Hybrid attempts can yield unexpected benefits if guided wisely.
