Richard Dawkins

Biology English 1941 312 quotes

Gene-centered evolution, coined 'meme'

Quotes by Richard Dawkins

The world is a diverse place, and we should celebrate its differences.

Unweaving the Rainbow 1998

The universe is a mysterious place, and we should embrace its unknowns.

Unweaving the Rainbow 1998

The world is a challenging place, and we should rise to meet its challenges.

Unweaving the Rainbow 1998

The universe is a wonderful place, and we should enjoy its wonders.

Unweaving the Rainbow 1998

The world is a hopeful place, and we should strive for a better future.

Unweaving the Rainbow 1998

The universe is a powerful place, and we should respect its power.

Unweaving the Rainbow 1998

The world is a peaceful place, and we should work to maintain its peace.

Unweaving the Rainbow 1998

I am an atheist, but I am also a deeply religious man. I am religious in the sense that I am deeply moved by the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

Private correspondence

The universe is a beautiful, complex, and utterly pointless place.

Diary entry

The gene is the fundamental unit of selection, not the individual or the species.

Early draft of 'The Selfish Gene'

I am not a militant atheist. I am an atheist who is militant about reason.

Email to a colleague

The universe doesn't care about our feelings.

Diary entry

I am a passionate advocate for science education.

Email to a university dean

The more we understand about the universe, the more amazing it becomes.

Letter to a student

There is no evidence for God, and there is no need for God.

Private notes

The beauty of science is that it allows us to understand the world without resorting to supernatural explanations.

Diary entry

I am not trying to convert anyone to atheism. I am simply trying to encourage people to think for themselves.

Letter to a journalist

The selfish gene is a metaphor, not a literal description of genes.

Clarification in a letter to a critic

Religion is a form of child abuse.

Personal correspondence

The universe is a cold, indifferent place, but it is also incredibly beautiful.

Diary entry