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Evolution Quotes

On evolution, change, and natural processes.

These quotes explore evolution both as a scientific premise and as a way of thinking about how ideas Evolve over time, including the tension between scientific and other explanations for how life began. A few play with the word itself, noting how sense can evolve into nonsense.

Without freedom and without humor, our cultures can't have a healthy evolution.

Quotes by Yasmine Hamdan

Our dependence on the pollutants of this Earth have always, and will continue to have, far-reaching consequences to our eco-systems, bio systems, geosystems and our race's natural evolution.

Quotes by Yehuda Berg

All the ills from which America suffers can be traced to the teaching of evolution.

Quotes by William Jennings Bryan

Scripture suggests that the elements in space were created for the benefit of earth, while evolution suggests that earth is an insignificant speck in vast space.

Quotes by Walter Lang

Change Quotes

Essential to the theory of evolution is the premise that everything has come into being by itself.

Quotes by Walter Lang

The evolution of sense is, in a sense, the evolution of nonsense.

Quotes by Vladimir Nabokov

Evolution happens in nature and in individuals. I want to participate actively in its happening within me.

Quotes by Victoria Moran

A major fault, for example, is the fact that, along with the materialist principle, Darwin introduced into his theory of evolution reactionary Malthusian ideas.

Quotes by Trofim Lysenko

It's the lie of evolution that all man are just evolved and that they're all equal, and that all creatures are equal.

Quotes by Tim LaHaye

Evolutionary Quotes

Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages.

Quotes by Thomas A. Edison

Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.

Quotes by Theodosius Dobzhansky

Spencer's god was Evolution, sometimes also called Progress.

Quotes by Talcott Parsons

I had the chance to witness the evolution of the Nuclear Deal into Dr. Singh's legacy as he assiduously, piece by piece, crafted the Indo-US nuclear deal against all odds, including risking his government.

Quotes by Sunil Mittal

The consciousness of lucid dreaming is a cultural evolution. It's something that we are talking about and learning about, not biological evolution.

Quotes by Stephen LaBerge

Evolve Quotes

Creationist critics often charge that evolution cannot be tested, and therefore cannot be viewed as a properly scientific subject at all. This claim is rhetorical nonsense.

Quotes by Stephen Jay Gould

The proof of evolution lies in those adaptations that arise from improbable foundations.

Quotes by Stephen Jay Gould

Evolution is a process of constant branching and expansion.

Quotes by Stephen Jay Gould

Evolution is one of the two or three most primally fascinating subjects in all the sciences.

Quotes by Stephen Jay Gould

The natural evolution of a well-educated populus is integration. And this is not political; it's not theoretical; it's not even partisan.

Quotes by Stacey Dash

Evolved Quotes

The Burgess Shale is not unique, but for those who study evolution and fossils it has become something of an icon. It provides a reference point and a benchmark, a point of common discussion and an issue of universal scientific...

Quotes by Simon Conway Morris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Evolution quotes collection cover?
These quotes approach evolution from different directions - the scientific theory itself, how it contrasts with religious views of creation, and even a play on words about sense and nonsense. It's a mix of philosophical and scientific perspectives.
Why do people search for evolution quotes?
People often look for evolution quotes when discussing science, debating creation versus evolution, or reflecting more broadly on gradual change in nature and society. The topic draws both scientific and philosophical interest.
One quote plays with the words sense and nonsense alongside evolution - what's the idea there?
That quote uses wordplay to suggest that as ideas develop and spread, sensible thinking can gradually give way to nonsense, offering a wry commentary on how concepts evolve over time, not just organisms. For related themes, see Evolve quotes.
Is there a quote connecting evolution to environmental concerns?
Yes, one quote links humanity's impact on the planet to consequences across ecosystems and natural evolution, tying the scientific concept to present-day environmental responsibility. It shows the theme extending into modern issues.
How can Evolution quotes be used?
They work well for science-themed posts, philosophical reflections, or debates about change over time. Browse Change quotes or Evolutionary quotes, and check Evolved quotes for more variations on the theme.

Several also connect evolution to environmental consequences, framing natural processes as part of a longer, ongoing story. See more on Change or what has already Evolved.