Charles Darwin

The very essence of instinct is that it's followed independently of reason.

The very essence of instinct is that it's followed independently of reason.

At some future period, not very distant as measured by centuries, the civilized races of man will almost certainly exterminate, read more

At some future period, not very distant as measured by centuries, the civilized races of man will almost certainly exterminate, and replace the savage races throughout the world

The highest stage in moral culture at which we can arrive is when we recognize that we ought to control read more

The highest stage in moral culture at which we can arrive is when we recognize that we ought to control our thoughts.

...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance.

...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance.

The presence of a body of well-instructed men, who have not to labor for their daily bread, is important to read more

The presence of a body of well-instructed men, who have not to labor for their daily bread, is important to a degree which cannot be overestimated; as all high intellectual work is carried on by them, and on such work material progress of all kinds mainly depends, not to mention other and higher advantages.