Biology Quote by William Jennings Bryan
“Evolution is not truth; it is merely a hypothesis-it is millions of guesses strung together.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Address, William Jennings Bryan, 1908
He treats evolution as a provisional theory, emphasizing its tentative nature and the scientific method’s reliance on hypothesis.
In simple terms: Evolution is a hypothesis, not absolute truth.
Key Takeaway
Question scientific claims.
Themes
science
faith
education
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- public debate
- policy making
- personal belief
Key Concepts
epistemology
theory of knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports evolution?
- How do we balance faith and science?
A Different Perspective
Science evolves; hypotheses can be disproven.
