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)
The more we learn about life, the more we realize how little we know.
Science is not about finding answers, it's about asking better questions.
The greatest obstacle to scientific progress is dogma.
Don't be afraid to challenge the status quo.
The most exciting discoveries are often made by those who are willing to think outside the box.
The future of humanity depends on our ability to cooperate with each other and with the rest of life on Earth.
We need to move beyond anthropocentrism and embrace a more holistic view of life.
The Earth is a self-regulating system, and we are part of it.
The idea of a 'survival of the fittest' is a gross oversimplification of evolution.
Life is a dance, not a battle.
The greatest lesson we can learn from nature is the importance of diversity.
We are all interconnected, and our actions have consequences for the entire planet.
The human mind is a product of evolution, and it is still evolving.
The universe is full of surprises, and we should be open to them.
The most important thing we can do is to learn to live in harmony with nature.
The idea that evolution is a ladder of progress is a misconception.
Life is a continuous experiment, and we are all part of it.
The greatest challenge facing humanity is to understand our place in the web of life.
The more we understand about the microbial world, the more we understand about ourselves.
The idea of a 'master species' is a dangerous illusion.
Contemporaries of Lynn Margulis
Other Biologys born within 50 years of Lynn Margulis (1938–2011).