Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance · chapter 2 · id grit-c2-05-darwin-described-himself-as-ha
“Darwin described himself as having only 'moderate abilities,' attributing his scientific success to patience, industry in observing, and love of science rather than innate brilliance.”
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Darwin's Autobiography quotes on Goodreadssource alive
With such moderate abilities as I possess, it is truly surprising that I should have influenced to a considerable extent the belief of scientific men on some important points.
Farnam Street - Darwin's Reflections on His Mindsource alive
Darwin attributed his success to 'the love of science, unbounded patience in long reflecting over any subject, industry in observing and collecting facts, and a fair share of invention as well as of common sense.'
Oxford University Press Blog - Darwin Daysource alive
Darwin's autobiography reveals his characteristic modesty about his intellectual abilities alongside frank acknowledgment of his working habits.
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