Charles Darwin

We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble qualities... still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly origin.

Charles Darwin (The Descent of Man, 1871)

If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once a week.

Charles Darwin

As for a future life, every man must judge for himself between conflicting vague probabilities.

Charles Darwin (The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, 1887)