To the mass of mankind religion of some kind is a necessity. Alfred Russel Wallace kindmankindmas Change image and share on social
It has been generally the custom of writers on natural history to take the habits and instincts of animals as the fixed point, and to consider their structure and organization as specially adapted to be in accordance with them. Alfred Russel Wallace accordanceadaptanimal share on social
I hold with Henry George, that at the back of every great social evil will be found a great political wrong. Alfred Russel Wallace backevilfind Change image and share on social
There is, I conceive, no contradiction in believing that mind is at once the cause of matter and of the development of individualised human minds through the agency of matter. Alfred Russel Wallace agencybelieveconceive Change image and share on social
Truth is born into this world only with pangs and tribulations, and every fresh truth is received unwillingly. Alfred Russel Wallace bearfreshpang Change image and share on social
I am thankful I can see much to admire in all religions. Alfred Russel Wallace admirereligionthankful Change image and share on social
To expect the world to receive a new truth, or even an old truth, without challenging it, is to look for one of those miracles which do not occur. Alfred Russel Wallace challengeexpectmiracle Change image and share on social
As well might it be said that, because we are ignorant of the laws by which metals are produced and trees developed, we cannot know anything of the origin of steamships and railways. Alfred Russel Wallace developignorantlaw Change image and share on social
I am decidedly of the opinion that in very many instances we can trace such a necessary connexion, especially among birds, and often with more complete success than in the case which I have here attempted to explain. Alfred Russel Wallace attemptbirdcase share on social
What birds can have their bills more peculiarly formed than the ibis, the spoonbill, and the heron? Alfred Russel Wallace billbirdform Change image and share on social