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Quote by Thomas Huxley

“I have no faith, very little hope, and as much charity as I can afford.”

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Thomas Huxley, a British biologist, was a staunch supporter of Darwin's theory of evolution. Renowned for his research in comparative anatomy, embryology, paleontology, and philosophy, Huxley made significant contributions to the field of biology. He had a profound influence on science, not only through his support of Darwin's theory of evolution but also through his role as a science popularizer and advocate for science education. more

“Science ... warns me to be careful how I adopt a view which jumps with my preconceptions, and to require stronger evidence for such belief than for one to which I was previously hostile. My business is to teach my aspirations to conform themselves to fact, not to try and make facts harmonize with my aspirations.”

Trying Facts Science Belief Views Teach Atheism Evidence Stronger Careful Aspiration Be Careful Conform Hostile Preconceptions

Book:Life and Letters of Thomas Huxley, by His Son, Leonard Huxley

Source: Life and Letters of Thomas Huxley, by His Son, Leonard Huxley

“No man is any the worse off because another acquires wealth by trade, or by the exercise of a profession; on the contrary, he cannot have acquired his wealth except by benefiting others to the extent of what they considered to be its value.”

Men Values Wealth Exercise Trade Profession Contrary Acquire Benefiting Others

Author:Thomas Huxley

“When strict with oneself, one rarely fails.”

Failing Criticism Oneself Strict

Book:The Best of Confucius

Source: The Best of Confucius

“The drama is the looking-glass in which we see the hideousness of vice and the beauties of virtue.”