"I measure, I count, I compare—this is the way of science."

"Jesus let the infidels and Jews aside, he appeared only to the chosen apostles, he was concerned only with the faithful believers. To these he taught, rebuked, and sanctified, in order to perfect them…"

"The traits of parents do not blend in their offspring but remain distinct."

"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 most important result of hybridization is beyond doubt the production of new constant forms."