Who said "A man may be defined as an animal that makes discoveries."?

This quote is attributed to Thomas Henry Huxley.

A man may be defined as an animal that makes discoveries. - Thomas Henry Huxley

"A man may be defined as an animal that makes discoveries."

Thomas Henry Huxley Philosophy

Biologist and Paleontologist English 1825–1895

"The great tragedy of science is the slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by an ugly fact."

"Try to be one of the people on whom nothing is lost."

"Skepticism is the highest of duties; blind faith the one unpardonable sin."

"The deepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated."

"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

"Every choice shapes our destiny."

"Order is the foundation of a good life."