I have steadily endeavoured to keep my mind free so as to give up any hypothesis, however much beloved, as soon as facts are shown to be opposed to it.
Theory of evolution
I have steadily endeavoured to keep my mind free so as to give up any hypothesis, however much beloved, as soon as facts are shown to be opposed to it.
Theory of evolution
From his autobiography, describing his scientific integrity.
c. 1870s
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