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
I have since wandered among men of many races and many religions. Alfred Russel Wallace manracereligion Change image and share on social
Modification of form is admitted to be a matter of time. Alfred Russel Wallace admitformmatter 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
I am thankful I can see much to admire in all religions. Alfred Russel Wallace admirereligionthankful Change image and share on social
What we need are not prohibitory marriage laws, but a reformed society, an educated public opinion which will teach individual duty in these matters. Alfred Russel Wallace dutyeducateindividual 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
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
If this is not done, future ages will certainly look back upon us as a people so immersed in the pursuit of wealth as to be blind to higher considerations. Alfred Russel Wallace agebackblind 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
