Quotes by Alfred Russel Wallace

There is a tendency in nature to the continued progression of certain classes of varieties further and further from the original type.
– Alfred Russel Wallace
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
In my solitude I have pondered much on the incomprehensible subjects of space, eternity, life and death.
– Alfred Russel Wallace
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
I am thankful I can see much to admire in all religions.
– Alfred Russel Wallace
Civilisation has ever accompanied emigration and conquest - the conflict of opinion, of religion, or of race.
– Alfred Russel Wallace