Scientists don't believe anything.Scientists test things.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I do lend my books, but I have to be a bit selective because my marginalia are so incriminating.” --Alison Bechdel

Witnessing the moonrise each month, a person cannot resist noting a modest sense of optimism tugging at his or her enclosed capsule of bodily fluids.

There is far less to the Presidency, in terms of essential activity, than meets the eye.

You'd better watch where you go, and remember where you've been

Your dreams tell you what to do; your reason tells you how to do it.

I feel like metaphors are best when they spin in place. Like when they work and don't work, or lead to a bigger question.

Bernard Herrmann was a genius, a great, great composer.

The more we learn about flowers, the less silent they are.

People want change. How is Barack going to do it? I think McCain can bring change.

Never blame a legislative body for not doing something. When they do nothing, that don't hurt anybody. When they do something is when they become dangerous.