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)
Symbiosis is the most important evolutionary force on Earth.
Science is a way of knowing, not a way of believing.
Evolution is not just about competition; it's also about cooperation.
The Gaia hypothesis is not just a metaphor; it's a scientific statement.
Don't be afraid to challenge dogma.
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
Science is a messy business, full of false starts and dead ends.
The greatest discoveries often come from looking at things in a new way.
I am an optimist about life, but a pessimist about humans.
The earth is a living system, and we are part of it.
My ideas are not new; they are just forgotten.
The scientific establishment is often resistant to new ideas.
We need to think like bacteria to understand life.
The beauty of science is in its ability to reveal the hidden connections.
I am driven by curiosity, not by the desire for fame.
The universe is far more complex and interconnected than we can imagine.
Don't let anyone tell you what you can't do.
The most important thing is to keep asking questions.
My work is about seeing the world as it really is, not as we wish it to be.
The future of biology lies in understanding symbiosis.
Contemporaries of Lynn Margulis
Other Biologys born within 50 years of Lynn Margulis (1938–2011).