Quote by Bishop of Worcester, wife

My dear, descended from the apes! Let us hope it is not true, but if it is, let us pray it will not become generally known.In 1860 the famous duel between T.H. Huxley and Bishop Wilberforce took place, and the wife of the bishop of Worcester is reported to have said this in reaction to hearing Darwin

My dear, descended from the apes! Let us hope it is not true

Summary

This quote reveals a defensive reaction to the idea of humans descending from apes, as presented by Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. The speaker expresses a hope that this notion is not true, and further emphasizes the desire for it to remain hidden from widespread knowledge. It reflects a fear or discomfort with challenging traditional beliefs and a reluctance to accept humanity's potential connection to other primates. Additionally, the mention of a historic event adds context and suggests that these words were spoken during a time of polarized views on evolution.

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