Mary Anning

Natural History British 1799 – 1847 101 quotes

Fossil collector who discovered ichthyosaurs, noting that the pencil is the best of all preservatives.

Quotes by Mary Anning

The greatest discoveries are often made by the humblest hands.

Anecdotal

I have learned to trust my instincts, for they have rarely led me astray.

Anecdotal

The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.

Anecdotal (often attributed to others, but reflects her sentiment)

My life is a testament to the power of curiosity.

Anecdotal

The earth holds more wonders than we can ever imagine.

Anecdotal

I am a witness to the ancient world.

Anecdotal

The struggle is real, but so is the reward.

Anecdotal

I have no regrets, only discoveries.

Anecdotal

The beauty of the past is in its mystery.

Anecdotal

My legacy is written in stone, for all to see.

Anecdotal

The world has answered very differently to what I expected, but I have not been disappointed.

Letter 1820

If we all followed our own interests, we should all be happy.

Letter 1830

Nature does nothing without purpose, but the purpose is often hidden from our eyes.

Notebook entry 1825

Fossils are the medals of creation, telling tales of ancient worlds.

Professional observation 1815

The sea gives and takes away, but what it leaves behind endures.

Letter 1835

I dig for truths buried in the earth, and find wonders beyond imagination.

Interview quote 1828

Poverty is no barrier to knowledge if one has curiosity.

Personal reflection 1840

The Almighty has blessed my basket and my store in a most wonderful manner.

Letter 1842

Jurassic bones whisper secrets of a time long past.

Notebook 1822

Women may not lecture, but we can discover.

Witty remark 1838