"The theory of natural selection" became "our theory" in 1869. The opinion of agassiz accords excellently with the theory of descent with modification, but it is not easy to see how it bears upon the fact that lucky races are preserved in the struggle for life-which, according to Mr. Darwin's title-page, is what is meant by natural selection.
"Luck or Cunning?"
Samuel Butler
Fashions, tastes, mannerisms, personal indulgences, have been left for agassiz to deal with.
"Civics and Health"
William H. Allen
Professor agassiz talked confidently in his day of a million years having been required to bring about the present conditions of the earth.
"The Story of Malta"
Maturin M. Ballou