Maxioms by Charles Darwin
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
A man's friendships are one of the best measures of his worth.
A man's friendships are one of the best measures of his worth.
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.
The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, read more
The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil, no good, nothing but blind, pitiless indifference
...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance.
...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance.