Who said "The study of variation is the study of hope itself."?

This quote is attributed to Hugo de Vries.

The study of variation is the study of hope itself. - Hugo de Vries

"The study of variation is the study of hope itself."

Hugo de Vries Hope

Botanist and Geneticist Dutch 1848–1935

"Mutation is the only source of novelty in evolution"

"Nature does not proceed by leaps"

"The origin of species lies in the nature of variation"

"Evolution is a process of continuous change"

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Hope is what gets us through difficult times."

"I'm not your enemy, kid. I'm trying to save you."

"Redemption is a long road."