Theodosius Dobzhansky

Biology Ukrainian-American 1900 – 1975 100 quotes

Geneticist who declared nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.

Quotes by Theodosius Dobzhansky

Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.

American Biology Teacher 1973

Evolution is a change in the genetic composition of a population over time.

Genetics and the Origin of Species 1937

The universe is not a static, finished product, but a dynamic, evolving process.

The Biology of Ultimate Concern 1967

The diversity of life is not a static fact, but a dynamic process generated by evolution.

Genetics of the Evolutionary Process 1970

Evolution is not a theory, it is a fact. It is the fact that life has changed over time.

American Biology Teacher 1973

The human species is a product of evolution, and its future is in its own hands.

The Biology of Ultimate Concern 1967

The genetic endowment of a species is its capital, and evolution is the process of investing that capital.

Genetics of the Evolutionary Process 1970

The concept of species is not a static pigeonhole, but a dynamic stage in the evolutionary process.

Genetics and the Origin of Species 1937

Evolution is not a ladder, but a branching tree.

Genetics of the Evolutionary Process 1970

The study of evolution is not merely an academic exercise, but a key to understanding ourselves and our place in the universe.

The Biology of Ultimate Concern 1967

The genetic variation within a species is the raw material for evolution.

Genetics and the Origin of Species 1937

Evolution is not directed towards any ultimate goal, but is a continuous process of adaptation to changing environments.

Genetics of the Evolutionary Process 1970

The human mind is a product of evolution, and its capacity for abstract thought is a unique adaptation.

The Biology of Ultimate Concern 1967

The concept of natural selection is not a cruel and ruthless struggle, but a process of differential reproduction.

Genetics and the Origin of Species 1937

Evolution is not a belief system, but a scientific explanation for the diversity of life.

American Biology Teacher 1973

The genetic code is a universal language, shared by all living organisms.

Genetics of the Evolutionary Process 1970

The future of humanity depends on our understanding of evolution and our ability to guide it responsibly.

The Biology of Ultimate Concern 1967

The origin of species is not a single event, but a continuous process of divergence.

Genetics and the Origin of Species 1937

Evolution is not a random process, but a creative one, generating new forms and functions.

Genetics of the Evolutionary Process 1970

The human species is unique in its capacity for self-awareness and its ability to shape its own destiny.

The Biology of Ultimate Concern 1967