Asa Gray
1810 - 1888
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Quotes
Biography
Asa Gray (1810-1888) was an American botanist and one of the most important American botanists of the 19th century. He is best known for his extensive work on the flora of North America and his collaboration with Charles Darwin in developing and advancing the theory of evolution through natural selection. Gray was a prominent figure in the scientific community and played a significant role in the acceptance of Darwin's ideas in the United States.
Famous Quotes (5)
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To be fertile, the flower has only to get itself fertilized; but for producing species representation, one has to have a sum of them that individuals can be brought to agree.
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Nature abhors a monstrosity as much as a vacuum.
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A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
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The chance is probably low of any philosopher of originating; aliens in sense incommunicable of his philosophy, and assuming without acknowledgment his phraseologies.
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Begin where a person is, and ask what things are likely to work use by his being what he is.