“Would I lay down my life to save my brother? No, but I would to save two brothers or eight cousins.” TwoBrotherLaysEightMy BrotherCousinSave NatureTwo Brothers Author:John B. S. Haldane
“We do not know, in most cases, how far social failure and success are due to heredity, and how far to environment. But environment is the easier of the two to improve.” KnowsTwoSuccessSocialNatureCasesSuccessfulEnvironmentEasierDuesClassroomCongratulationsSuccess And FailureHeredityHeredity And Environment Author:John B. S. Haldane
“Science affects the average man and woman in two ways already. He or she benefits by its application driving a motor-car or omnibus instead of a horse-drawn vehicle, being treated for disease by a doctor or surgeon rather than a witch, and being killed with an automatic pistol or shell in place of a dagger or a battle-axe.” MenWayTwoScienceCarBattleDiseaseBenefitsMen And WomenDoctorsAccountsHorseAverageDrivingTreatedWitchApplicationVehicleShellsMotorTwo WaysSurgeonsPistolsAverage ManDaggersMotor Cars Author:John B. S. Haldane
“I will jump into the river to save two brothers or eight cousins.” TwoBrotherRiversEightCousinTwo Brothers Author:John B. S. Haldane
“A discussion between Haldane and a friend began to take a predictable turn. The friend said with a sigh, 'It's no use going on. I know what you will say next, and I know what you will do next.' The distinguished scientist promptly sat down on the floor, turned two back somersaults, and returned to his seat. 'There,' he said with a smile. 'That's to prove that you're not always right.'” KnowsSaidTwoUseScienceTurnsNextProveScientistDiscussionSatSeatsSighDistinguishedPredictable Author:John B. S. Haldane
