"Evolution thus is merely contingent on certain processes articulated by Darwin: variation and selection."

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Source : Ernst Mayr (1988). “Toward a New Philosophy of Biology: Observations of an Evolutionist”, p.457, Harvard University Press

Ernst Mayr

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“My chief occupation, despite appearances, has always been love.”
“Everything you do either adds to the beauty of the world or takes away from it.”
“True solitude is found in the wild places, where one is without human obligation. One's inner voices become audible... In consequence, one responds more clearly to other lives.”
“I'd say I'm definitely an actor first and foremost, but I love filmmaking.”
“When I first started going to Portland, people told me about Stumptown. They were like 'Oh, it's the best coffee,'and I thought, 'How good could it really be?' I'm like, 'Sure, great, uh... I'd love to see it.' But then when I went, it truly, I am not kidding, is the best coffee I have ever had.”
“I know it's cheaper to fund an op-ed columnist than a team of reporters, but I think it confuses the mission of what these great journalistic brands are about,”
“Willaâ€™s big blue eyes, Willaâ€™s dimpled-cheeked smile. Tiffinâ€™s shaggy blond mane, Tiffinâ€™s cheeky grin. Kitâ€™s yells of excitement, Kitâ€™s glow of pride. Mayaâ€™s face, Mayaâ€™s kisses, Mayaâ€™s love. Maya, Maya, Maya . . .”
“I like BuzzFeed, and I understand the pressure that online reporters are under. But I think everyone agrees that, despite all the awesome kitten gifs, they're still obligated to be skeptical of government officials and ask the right questions.”

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