Samuel Butler (novelist) Quote

The progress of Nature is effected by steps that are often imperceptible and blend into one another with the utmost gentleness.


The Note-Books of Samuel Butler (Volume 1), 1874-1883 (p. 158)


The progress of Nature is effected by steps that are often imperceptible and blend into one another with the utmost gentleness.

The progress of Nature is effected by steps that are often imperceptible and blend into one another with the utmost gentleness.

The progress of Nature is effected by steps that are often imperceptible and blend into one another with the utmost gentleness.

The progress of Nature is effected by steps that are often imperceptible and blend into one another with the utmost gentleness.