Who said "Nature selects; it does not create by intention."?

This quote is attributed to August Weismann.

Nature selects; it does not create by intention. - August Weismann

"Nature selects; it does not create by intention."

August Weismann Nature

Biologist and Evolutionist German 1834–1914

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"Evolution is not a theory of chance, but of necessity."

"Nature teaches us about beauty."

"Nature teaches us patience and wisdom"

"Sometimes it snows in April."

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