Quote by Mark Twain

Evolution is the law of policies: Darwin said it, Socrates endorsed it, Cuvier proved it and established it for all time in his paper on The Survival of the Fittest. These are illustrious names, this is a mighty doctrine: nothing can ever remove it from its firm base, nothing dissolve it, but evolution.

Evolution is the law of policies: Darwin said it, Socrates e

Summary

This quote highlights the strong belief in the concept of evolution and the conviction that it is an undeniable truth. By referencing prominent figures like Darwin, Socrates, and Cuvier, who have contributed to the understanding and acceptance of evolution, the quote suggests that it is an extensively supported theory. The phrase "the law of policies" implies that evolution governs the natural world and influences the development and survival of species. The quote firmly asserts that nothing can weaken or challenge evolution's position except for another theory or concept of equal substance.

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Evolution

By Mark Twain

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