Stephen Jay Gould

We are not alone in the universe, but we are unique in our ability to understand it.

Science and religion are two non-overlapping magisteria (NOMA).

The history of life is a story of adaptation, but also of constraint and contingency.

The human mind is a powerful tool, but it is also prone to error and bias.

The greatest danger to science is not external attack, but internal complacency.

The world is full of wonders, and science is the best way to explore them.

We are not the center of the universe, but we are a part of it.

Science and art are two sides of the same coin, both seeking to understand and interpret the world.

The history of life is a story of both continuity and change.

The human mind is a product of its history, and its biases are deeply ingrained.

The greatest strength of science is its ability to correct its own errors.

The world is a tapestry of interconnectedness, and we are all a part of it.

We are not masters of the universe, but stewards of a small planet.

Science and ethics are two distinct but complementary domains.

The history of life is a story of both progress and regress.

The human mind is a complex and mysterious organ, and we are still far from understanding it fully.

The greatest lesson of science is humility.

The world is a symphony of life, and we are but one instrument in the orchestra.

We are not the end of evolution, but a brief moment in its ongoing story.

Science and wonder are inseparable.