Charles Darwin: variation, deep time, and finches as symbols of evolutionary change
"In the humble finch, altering its beak to meet the stern demands of hunger, we glimpse how countless small variations, multiplied over depths of time beyond our reckoning, can shape the grand diversity of life upon the Earth."— Charles Darwin
About this Quote
A Darwinian reflection on how small variations, observed in humble finches, accumulate over unfathomable ages to shape the living world. An invitation to see deep time and quiet change in every ordinary creature.
Topic: variation, deep time, and finches as symbols of evolutionary change
Mood: quietly awe-struck
This quote is part of the Unbounded Thinkers series — daily wisdom from history's greatest minds, brought to life with AI-generated visuals and narration.
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