Alfred Russel Wallace Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alfred Russel Wallace.

Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) was a British naturalist, explorer, and biologist. He is best known for independently developing the theory of evolution by natural selection, alongside Charles Darwin. Wallace's contributions to the field of biology and his work on zoology and evolutionary biology greatly influenced scientific thought. He embarked on expeditions to Southeast Asia and South America, collecting specimens and documenting the region's biodiversity. His extensive research and writings on evolutionary biology, biogeography, and social issues made him one of the most influential figures in the field of biology.

I am thankful I can see much to admire in all religions.

I am thankful I can see much to admire in all religions.

Alfred Russel Wallace

Truth is born into this world only with pangs and tribulatio

Truth is born into this world only with pangs and tribulations, and every fresh truth is received unwillingly.

Alfred Russel Wallace

But naturalists are now beginning to look beyond this, and t

But naturalists are now beginning to look beyond this, and to see that there must be some other principle regulating the infinitely varied forms of animal life.

Alfred Russel Wallace

Life Principles

To expect the world to receive a new truth, or even an old t

To expect the world to receive a new truth, or even an old truth, without challenging it, is to look for one of those miracles which do not occur.

Alfred Russel Wallace

Civilisation has ever accompanied emigration and conquest -

Civilisation has ever accompanied emigration and conquest - the conflict of opinion, of religion, or of race.

Alfred Russel Wallace

What we need are not prohibitory marriage laws, but a reform

What we need are not prohibitory marriage laws, but a reformed society, an educated public opinion which will teach individual duty in these matters.

Alfred Russel Wallace

If this is not done, future ages will certainly look back up

If this is not done, future ages will certainly look back upon us as a people so immersed in the pursuit of wealth as to be blind to higher considerations.

Alfred Russel Wallace

In my solitude I have pondered much on the incomprehensible

In my solitude I have pondered much on the incomprehensible subjects of space, eternity, life and death.

Alfred Russel Wallace