Lynn Margulis
A prominent evolutionary theorist who championed the endosymbiotic theory, explaining the origin of eukaryotic cells.
Most quoted
"Science is not about control. It is about cultivating a perpetual condition of wonder in the face of something that forever grows one step richer and subtler than our latest theory about it."
— from Essay
"Symbiosis is the driving force of evolution. It is the process by which different organisms come together to form new, more complex systems."
"Science is not just a collection of facts, but a way of understanding the world. It is a process of inquiry, discovery, and exploration."
All quotes by Lynn Margulis (395)
We are all connected, and our actions have consequences for the entire planet.
The beauty of science is that it allows us to see the world in a new way.
The more we understand about life, the more we appreciate its complexity and resilience.
We are living in a time of unprecedented change, and we need to be open to new ideas.
The future is not predetermined; it's something we create together.
The most important thing we can do is to educate ourselves and others about the interconnectedness of life.
We need to foster a sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world.
The scientific method is a powerful tool, but it's not the only way of knowing.
We need to listen to the wisdom of indigenous cultures, who have a deep understanding of the natural world.
The Earth is our home, and we need to take care of it.
We are all part of the same family, the family of life.
Life is a continuous process of creation and transformation.
The more we understand about our origins, the more we appreciate our place in the universe.
We are all stewards of this planet, and we have a responsibility to protect it for future generations.
I'm not a creationist, but I'm not an evolutionist either. I'm a symbiotist.
The world is not a giant petri dish, but it's a pretty good approximation.
We are all just walking colonies of bacteria, and we're very proud of it.
Darwin was brilliant, but he missed the biggest story in biology: symbiosis.
If you want to understand life, don't just look at the big animals. Look at the little ones. They're doing all the work.
The idea that we're all individuals is a myth. We're all communities.
Contemporaries of Lynn Margulis
Other Biologys born within 50 years of Lynn Margulis (1938–2011).