It is not wealth or ancestry, but rather the spirit of the age, which has raised me to the highest pinnacle of fame.
Biological taxonomy
A statement reflecting his self-awareness of his impact and the scientific zeitgeist.
c. 1770s
Found in 1 providers: gemini
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"I consider it the greatest achievement to be a good observer."
Shocking"I have created order out of chaos."
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Philosophical"Nature is never exhausted; she has always new wonders for our admiration."
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Shocking