If one compares the sequence of amino acids that go to form the protein haemoglobin, it becomes apparent that humans and chimps are identical and do not differ in a single site.

I am driven to observe of the ultra-Darwinists the following features as symptomatic. First, to my eyes, is their almost unbelievable self-assurance, their breezy self-confidence.

The way Conway Morris goes about biting the hand that once fed him would make a shoal of piranha seem decorous.

By obtaining a sense of its place in the unfolding drama of life, set in an ecological theatre, so we can understand why it has become one of the leading players.

It is difficult to imagine evolution in alien planets operating in any manner other than Darwinian.

When discussing organic evolution the only point of agreement seems to be: ‘It happened.’ Thereafter, there is little consensus, which at first sight must seem rather odd.

It is my opinion that human history can make no sense unless evil doings are recognized for what they are, and that they are bearable only if somehow they may be redeemed.

I am puzzled that Conway Morris apparently doesn't grasp the equally strong (and inevitable) personal preferences embedded in his own view of life.

Scientists don't believe anything.Scientists test things.

Richard Dawkins is arguably England's most pious atheist.

I would argue that in any habitable zone that doesn't boil or freeze, intelligent life is going to emerge because intelligence is convergent.

What do you think? Does this face make me look fat?

Who do I love? I love people who are easy to talk to.

She wished to reach out to them but something in her stopped her from doing so

Laugh and the world laughs with you snore and you sleep alone.

I never felt like I was anything special. I just feel like a very lucky guy.

One of the worst things about life is not how nasty the nasty people are. You know that already. It is how nasty the nice people can be.

In order to maintain a friendship, do not avoid confrontation, but rather, embrace it.

I think it's getting tougher and tougher, all the big teams are getting stronger and there's more of them.

I think I've always been a fighter in a healthy way.