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It can, however, be shewn that such variations, whether consisting of slight individual differences, or of strongly-marked andabruptdeviationsofstructure,depend muchmoreonthe constitution of the organism than on the nature of the conditions to which it has been subjected. (endnote: 1) (Italics added)He has great power of adapting his habits to new conditions of life. He invents weapons, tools, and various stratagems to procure food and to defend himself.When he migrates into a colder climate he uses clothes, builds sheds, and makes fires; and by the aid of fire cooks food otherwise indigestible.He aids his fellow-men in many ways, and anticipates future events. (endnote: 2)And here is Darwin on the other surprise.Darwin on Chaos TheoryThe law of correlated variation, the importance of which should never be overlooked, will ensure some differences; but, as a general rule, it cannot be doubted that the continued selection of slight variations, either in the leaves, the flowers, or the fruit, will produce races differing from each other chiefly in these characters. (endnote: 3)7