Both in space and time, we seem to be brought somewhat near to that great fact—that mystery of mysteries—the first appearance of new beings on this earth.

Charles Darwin

The Voyage of the Beagle

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Original Citation

Darwin, Charles. Journal entry. 8 Oct. 1835.

Current Citation

Darwin, Charles. "The Voyage of the Beagle." The Origin of Species and The Voyage of the Beagle. Everyman's Library, 2003, ch. 17.