It is not wealth or ancestry, but rather the spirit of the age, which has raised me to the highest pinnacle of fame.
Biological taxonomy
A statement reflecting his self-awareness of his impact and the scientific zeitgeist.
c. 1770s
Found in 1 providers: gemini
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