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8 Inspirational Sayings From Charles Darwin

The Father of Evolution's words were equally as remarkable as his evolutionary theory

By Donna Sarkar
Nov 7, 2021 1:00 PMNov 7, 2021 2:00 PM
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If you didn't already know, Charles Darwin had a pretty colorful life. From dropping out of medical school to having mountains named after him, the father of evolution was quite the character. In fact, he has been recognized as one of the most influential figures in science history. His theory of evolution is, in short, revolutionary and continues to shape evolutionary biology today. Equally as remarkable: Darwin's influential words.

Here are 8 famous pieces of wisdom from Darwin himself:

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