“Why does man regret, even though he may endeavour to banish any such regret, that he has followed the one natural impulse, rather than the other; and why does he further feel that he ought to regret his conduct? Man in this respect differs profoundly from the lower animals.”
Quote by Charles Darwin
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On the Origin of Species
Charles Darwin's groundbreaking book presents a comprehensive explanation of the process of evolution, detailing how species change over time through natural selection. It is a foundational text in the study of biology and has had a profound impact on scientific thought and understanding of the natural world. more
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Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, is renowned as the founder of evolutionary biology. Born on February 12, 1809, in England, he passed away on April 19, 1882. Darwin is best known for his research on the theory of evolution, which proposed that species evolve through natural selection and survival of the fittest. more
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