The evolution of the brain not only overshot the needs of prehistoric man, it is the only example of evolution providing a species with an organ which it does not know how to use. -Arthur Koestler

 

The evolution of the brain not only overshot the needs of prehistoric man, it is the only example of evolution providing a species with an organ which it does not know how to use.


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This quote is just one of 10 total Arthur Koestler quotes in our collection. Arthur Koestler is known for saying 'The evolution of the brain not only overshot the needs of prehistoric man, it is the only example of evolution providing a species with an organ which it does not know how to use.' as well as some of the following quotes.

The more original a discovery, the more obvious it seems afterwards.

Arthur Koestler

If the creator had a purpose in equipping us with a neck, he surely meant us to stick it out.

Arthur Koestler

Creativity in science could be described as the act of putting two and two together to make five.

Arthur Koestler

True creativity often starts where language ends.

Arthur Koestler

Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears.

Arthur Koestler