Quote by Henry Adams

The progress of evolution from President Washington to President Grant was alone evidence to upset Darwin.

The progress of evolution from President Washington to Presi

Summary

This quote suggests that the progression of presidents from George Washington to Ulysses S. Grant challenges Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. It implies that the significant differences between these individuals in terms of their leadership capabilities, qualities, and achievements are evidence that undermines Darwin's ideas about natural selection and the gradual change and improvement in species over time. This statement implies that the rapid evolution of presidents within a relatively short period can be seen as disproving Darwin's theory, as it indicates that significant transformations can occur in a manner not necessarily aligned with Darwin's gradualism.

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