Civilisation has ever accompanied emigration and conquest - the conflict of opinion, of religion, or of race.
Alfred Russel Wallace
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More quotes by Alfred Russel Wallace
- In my solitude I have pondered much on the incomprehensible subjects of space, eternity, life and death.
- 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.
- What we need are not prohibitory marriage laws, but a reformed society, an educated public opinion which will teach individual duty in these matters.
- Civilisation has ever accompanied emigration and conquest - the conflict of opinion, of religion, or of race.
- I am thankful I can see much to admire in all religions.