Darwin’s Greatest Regret and His Deathbed Reflection on What Makes Life Worth Living
The Marginalian • 2/11/2026 – 2/12/2026
Summary
Charles Darwin expressed a regret regarding his life, stating that if he could live again, he would establish a rule to read poetry and listen to music at least once a week. This reflection occurred on his deathbed.
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