The essence of life is statistical improbability Posted on May 5, 2012May 5, 2007 by admin “The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale.” — Richard Dawkins Author: Richard Dawkins Category: life Tags: life, Richard Dawkins Spread the love Related posts: Never permit a dichotomy to rule your Difficult times have helped me to understand We have one life; it soon will Keep your eyes open to your mercies.