J.B.S. Haldane Quotes

A collection of quotes by J.B.S. Haldane.

J.B.S. Haldane (1892-1964) was a British scientist and philosopher. He made significant contributions to various fields including genetics, physiology, and biochemistry. He was influential in the development of population genetics and evolutionary biology, pioneering the concept of the 'primordial soup' theory. Haldane's work greatly enhanced our understanding of how mutations and natural selection drive evolution. He also actively engaged in political activism and was a prominent figure in left-wing intellectual circles. Known for his wit and intellectual rigor, Haldane's ideas continue to influence scientific and philosophical thinking to this day.

I have no doubt that in reality the future will be vastly mo

I have no doubt that in reality the future will be vastly more surprising than anything I can imagine. Now my own suspicion is that the Universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose.

Wisdom Life Science Philosophical Inspirational Attitude

Until politics are a branch of science we shall do well to r

Until politics are a branch of science we shall do well to regard political and social reforms as experiments rather than short-cuts to the millennium.

Reform Correction

While I do not suggest that humanity will ever be able to di

While I do not suggest that humanity will ever be able to dispense with its martyrs, I cannot avoid the suspicion that with a little more thought and a little less belief their number may be substantially reduced.

Martyrdom Martyr

In fact, words are well adapted for description and the arou

In fact, words are well adapted for description and the arousing of emotion, but for many kinds of precise thought other symbols are much better.

Words

I wish I had the voice of Homer to sing of rectal carcinoma.

I wish I had the voice of Homer to sing of rectal carcinoma.

Cancer

The wise man regulates his conduct by the theories both of r

The wise man regulates his conduct by the theories both of religion and science. But he regards these theories not as statements of ultimate fact but as art-forms.

Assumptions