Famous quote by Asa Gray

Is it philosophical, is it quite allowable, to assume without evidence from fossil plants that the family or any of the

"Is it philosophical, is it quite allowable, to assume without evidence from fossil plants that the family or any of the genera was once larger and wide spread? and occupied a continuous area?"

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This quote by Asa Gray is questioning the validity of thinking that a family members or genus of plants was when larger and much more prevalent without any evidence from fossil plants. Gray is asking if it is philosophically acceptable to make such a presumption without any proof. He is suggesting that it is not important to make such a case without any evidence to back it up. This quote is a tip that it is important to be cautious when making presumptions and to constantly seek proof to support them. It is also a suggestion that presumptions need to not be taken as fact without any proof. Gray's quote is a suggestion that it is essential to be conscious of the assumptions we make and to constantly search for proof to back them up.

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This quote is written / told by Asa Gray between November 18, 1810 and January 30, 1888. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.
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