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“The great CREATOR of all things has infinitely diversified the works of his hands, but has at the same time stamped a certain similitude on the features of nature, that demonstrates to us, that the whole is one family of one parent.”

Quote by Erasmus Darwin

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Erasmus Darwin was an English physician, poet, and scientist, known for his contributions to the field of medicine and his work in evolutionary theory. He was the grandfather of Charles Darwin, the famous naturalist. more

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