Stephen Jay Gould

Evolution is not a theory about progress. It is a theory about adaptation.

The history of life is a story of both gradual change and sudden leaps.

Science is a creative endeavor. It requires imagination and ingenuity.

The most important thing to remember about human society is that it is constantly evolving.

The universe is a dynamic system, constantly in motion and undergoing change.

Science is a process of discovery, not a collection of dogmas.

Evolution is not a theory about the meaning of life. It is a theory about the mechanisms of life.

The history of life is a story of both competition and cooperation.

Science is a way of asking questions, not just finding answers.

The most important thing to remember about the future is that it is not predetermined.

The universe is a grand experiment, and we are all a part of it.

Science is a journey into the unknown, and it is full of surprises.

Evolution is not a theory about perfection. It is a theory about survival.

The history of life is a story of both tragedy and triumph.

Science is a powerful tool for understanding the natural world, but it has its limits.

The most important thing to remember about life is that it is precious and fleeting.

I am, myself, a devotee of the 'more-is-better' school of data analysis.

Science is not a heartless pursuit of objective information. It is a very human endeavor, with all the foibles of human beings.

The most important scientific discoveries are not those that answer our questions, but those that question our answers.

We are the accidental result of a glorious accident.