"The pea hybrids form eggs and pollen cells which, in their constitution, represent in equal numbers all constant forms resulting from the combination of traits united through fertilization."

"It requires indeed some courage to undertake a labor of such far-reaching extent."

"My scientific studies have afforded me great satisfaction; and I am convinced that it will not be long before the whole world acknowledges the results of my work."

"The future will judge my work more fairly than the present."

"That no generally applicable law of the formulation and development of hybrids has yet been successfully formulated can hardly astonish anyone who is acquainted with the extent of the task and who can…"