The more specific idea of Evolution now reached is - a change from an indefinite, incoherent homogeneity to a definite, coherent heterogeneity, accompanying the dissipation of motion and integration of matter.

Quote by Herbert Spencer

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Old forms of government finally grow so oppressive that they must be thrown off even...

Old forms of government finally grow so oppressive that they must be thrown off even...

An argument fatal to the communist theory, is suggested by the fact, that a desire...

An argument fatal to the communist theory, is suggested by the fact, that a desire...

We all decry prejudice, yet are all prejudiced.

We all decry prejudice, yet are all prejudiced.

Society exists for the benefit of its members, not the members for the benefit of...

Society exists for the benefit of its members, not the members for the benefit of...

Volumes might be written upon the impiety of the pious.

Volumes might be written upon the impiety of the pious.

Objects we ardently pursue bring little happiness when gained; most of our pleasures come from...

Objects we ardently pursue bring little happiness when gained; most of our pleasures come from...

What a cage is to the wild beast, law is to the selfish man.

What a cage is to the wild beast, law is to the selfish man.

Those who have never entered upon scientific pursuits know not a tithe of the poetry...

Those who have never entered upon scientific pursuits know not a tithe of the poetry...

There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against...

There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against...

People are beginning to see that the first requisite to success in life is to...

People are beginning to see that the first requisite to success in life is to...

The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the...

The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the...

The great aim of education is not knowledge, but action

The great aim of education is not knowledge, but action

Our lives are universally shortened by our ignorance.

Our lives are universally shortened by our ignorance.

The preservation of health is a duty. Few seem conscious that there is such a...

The preservation of health is a duty. Few seem conscious that there is such a...

Volumes might be written upon the impiety of the pious

Volumes might be written upon the impiety of the pious

All socialism involves slavery.

All socialism involves slavery.

Marriage: A word which should be pronounced mirage.

Marriage: A word which should be pronounced mirage.

A jury is composed of twelve men of average ignorance.

A jury is composed of twelve men of average ignorance.

A jury is a group of twelve people of average ignorance.

A jury is a group of twelve people of average ignorance.

A stern discipline pervades all nature, which is a little cruel that it may be...

A stern discipline pervades all nature, which is a little cruel that it may be...