"Mosts scientist are unable to arrive at a specific definition of biological evolution. â€œBiological evolution isâ€¦ change in the properties of populations of organisms (you and me) that [happen during] the lifetime of a single individual. The changes in populations that are considered evolutionary are those that are inheritable via the genetic material from one generation to the next"

-- Douglas J. Futuyma

#Population Quotes #Generations Quotes #Definitions Quotes

“I would look up at the moon and see that it was not the smooth orb we had all believed, but a pitted and scarred world with no air.”
“Sport provides the spectacle, the metaphor, the religious ritual, the putty to fill the cracks in countless lives.”
“The world is wrong side up. It needs to be turned upside down in order to be right side up.”
“The main thing is that we are part of the reality in ourselves to perfect one's power of discovery and that leads to the discovery of our organic ourselves without fear of immersing ourselves in the earth, the sea, fire or air.”
“I think Messi is the best forward in the world. It is very difficult to play against him. But he is not only a forward, he is moving everywhere. He is a very good player.”
“Happy birthday coz, you are the very best, I send this card, with lots and lots, of hugs, kisses and love”
“No accidents are so unlucky [bad] but that the wise may draw some advantage [good] from them...”
“I start crying when certain things come up, certain memories, certain feelings, and it's intense. But I think it's good for me - and therapeutic.”

Source : "Tig Notaro: You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cry". Interview with Sydney Brownstone, www.motherjones.com. May/June 2013.

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