Samuel Butler, Life and Habit Quotes

A collection of quotes by Samuel Butler, Life and Habit.

Samuel Butler (1835-1902) was an English novelist, essayist, and critic best known for his work "Life and Habit" published in 1878. In this thought-provoking book, Butler explored the idea of heredity and habit as influential forces in shaping individuals and society. He argued that acquired characteristics can be inherited, thus contradicting Darwin's theory of natural selection. Butler's innovative theories challenged conventional scientific beliefs and influenced later thinkers. Besides his contributions to scientific and philosophical debates, he also wrote several satirical novels, including "Erewhon" (1872) and "The Way of All Flesh" (1903), which remains his most famous work.