“The story of Doubting Thomas is told, not so that we shall admire Thomas, but so that we can admire the other apostles in comparison. Thomas demanded evidence … The other apostles, whose faith was so strong that they did not need evidence, are held to us as worthy of imitation.”
Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene delves into the idea that genes are the driving force behind the evolution of life, emphasizing their role in survival and reproduction. The book presents a groundbreaking theory that challenges traditional views of evolution and offers a new perspective on the nature of life and its processes. more
Richard Dawkins is a British ethologist, writer, and thinker, known for his contributions to evolutionary theory, particularly in the field of modern synthesis. He is widely recognized for his best-selling book 'The Selfish Gene', which explains the central role of genes in biological evolution. Dawkins has made significant impacts in the field of science communication and has sparked widespread discussions about human behavior and morality. more
“She is not truly beautiful but something about her draws the eye.”
“We may stand, if only on one leg, or at least be left still upon our knees.”
“Some things are just so sad that only your soul can do the crying for you.”
“I stand entwined in fire on the inextinguishable bonfire of inconceivable love.”