Thomas Henry Huxley quotes

Thomas Henry Huxley, also known as "Darwin's Bulldog," was a prominent English biologist and advocate for Darwin's theory of evolution. Huxley was a key figure in the scientific community during the 19th century, known for his defense of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work on natural selection. He was a meticulous researcher and writer, contributing extensively to the field of biology. Huxley was also a skilled lecturer and educator, widely respected for his intellect and passion for advancing scientific knowledge. His legacy continues to inspire generations of scientists and thinkers. Learn more about Thomas Henry Huxley and his contributions to evolutionary biology.

Of the few innocent pleasures left to men past middle life, the jamming of common sense down the throats of fools is perhaps the keenest.

- Thomas Henry Huxley

And you very soon find out, if you have not found it out before, that patience and tenacity of purpose are worth more than twice their weight of cleverness.

- Thomas Henry Huxley

God give me strength to face a fact though it slay me.

- Thomas Henry Huxley

I'd rather have an ape for an ancestor than a bishop.

- Thomas Henry Huxley

It is far better for a man to go wrong in freedom than to go right in chains.

- Thomas Henry Huxley

Not far from the invention of fire we must rank the invention of doubt.

- Thomas Henry Huxley