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It is, I find, in zoology as it is in botany: all nature is so full, that that district produces the greatest variety wh
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"It is, I find, in zoology as it is in botany: all nature is so full, that that district produces the greatest variety which is the most examined"

- Gilbert White

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This quote by Gilbert White is a reflection on the value of observation and expedition in the natural sciences. He suggests that the more carefully we analyze a particular area of nature, the more variety we will find. This is true for both zoology and botany, as the more we observe and study a particular species or area, the more we will find. White's quote encourages us to take a closer take a look at the natural world around us, as the more we check out, the more we will find out. He also implies that the more we observe, the more we will value the intricacy and charm of nature. By making the effort to observe and explore, we can gain a higher understanding of the natural world and the animals that populate it.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Gilbert White between July 18, 1720 and June 26, 1793. He/she was a famous Scientist from England. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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