Konrad Lorenz

Biology Austrian 1903 – 1989 99 quotes

Founder of ethology who studied imprinting, noting that the bond between animals is profound.

Quotes by Konrad Lorenz

The greatest joy in life is to connect with others on a deep level.

Civilized Man's Eight Deadly Sins 1973

The most important thing in life is to be a good listener.

Civilized Man's Eight Deadly Sins 1973

The greatest gift we can give to future generations is a healthy planet.

Civilized Man's Eight Deadly Sins 1973

The most important thing in life is to never stop exploring.

Civilized Man's Eight Deadly Sins 1973

The greatest joy in life is to make a positive difference in the world.

Civilized Man's Eight Deadly Sins 1973

The most important thing in life is to be resilient in the face of adversity.

Civilized Man's Eight Deadly Sins 1973

The greatest strength of mankind is our ability to learn from our mistakes.

Civilized Man's Eight Deadly Sins 1973

The most important thing in life is to find beauty in the everyday.

Civilized Man's Eight Deadly Sins 1973

The greatest gift we can give to ourselves is inner peace.

Civilized Man's Eight Deadly Sins 1973

The most important thing in life is to be present and engaged.

Civilized Man's Eight Deadly Sins 1973

The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.

King Solomon's Ring 1952

A dog knows his master by instinct, but he loves him by choice.

Man Meets Dog 1963

The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift which in return demands no less fidelity.

Er redete mit dem Vieh, den Vögeln und den Fischen 1950

Every dog should have a man of his own.

Interview 1965

The human capacity for compassion is not a reflex; it is a decision.

Civilized Man's Eight Deadly Sins 1973

Aggression is an instinct, but its expression can be tamed by culture.

On Aggression 1966

Imprinting is the critical period where the young animal learns to recognize its species.

Scientific Paper 1935

Nature does not know artifice; she is always true.

King Solomon's Ring 1949

The tragedy of man is that he can conceive of a perfection which he cannot attain.

The Waning of Humaneness 1974

In the struggle for existence, the advantage of one generation is the disadvantage of the next.

Letter to a Colleague 1950