Certainly! Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist and father of the theory of evolution by natural selection, shared many insightful thoughts throughout his work and life. Here are some of his most notable quotes:

1. On Evolution and Natural Selection:

• “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.”
• “A scientific man does not aim at leaving any stone unturned, but does not throw the whole mountain at the first prospect of success.”

1. On Science and Understanding:

• “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”
• “The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.”

1. On Adaptation and Diversity:

• “From so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.”
• “In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.”

1. On Change and Progress:

• “It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.”
• “We must, however, acknowledge freely that the greatest scientific problem of the age is the origin of our species.”

1. On Curiosity and Discovery:

• “I am not apt to follow blindly the lead of other men.”
• “I have called this principle, by which each slight variation, if useful, is preserved, by the term of Natural Selection.”

1. On Nature and Its Processes:

• “Nature is a perpetual astonishment.”
• “The mystery of the beginning of all things is insoluble by us; and I for one must be content to remain an agnostic.”

1. On Human Society and Behavior:

• “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.”
• “Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe.”

These quotes encapsulate Darwin’s profound observations on biology, society, and the human condition. His work continues to influence various fields, from biology and ecology to philosophy and sociology.

If you’re interested in more of Darwin’s thoughts, his seminal works like “On the Origin of Species” and “The Descent of Man” are excellent resources.