Darwin [quotes] wrong 12 Feb 2009 This doesn’t surprise me in the slightest, but it turns out that a number of widely quoted sayings of Darwin are, in fact, invented. I would not be surprised to find out they are taken from reviews and other authors’ summaries of Darwin. Evolution History
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I almost wish Darwin had said those things you cited, because they’re quite concise and enlightening. Oh well, his real words are no less so. Apocryphal quotes are common where famous people are concerned, but that pair of quotes is really quite good!
I almost wish Darwin had said those things you cited, because they’re quite concise and enlightening. Oh well, his real words are no less so. Apocryphal quotes are common where famous people are concerned, but that pair of quotes is really quite good!