Edward O. Wilson

The only way to save the world is to understand it.

The human species is a part of nature, not apart from it.

The diversity of life is a testament to the power of evolution.

The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.

The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.

Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction.

The world is not a problem to be solved; it is a mystery to be experienced.

We are not alone in the universe, but we are alone in our ability to destroy it.

The greatest gift we can give our children is a healthy planet.

The more we learn about the natural world, the more we appreciate its fragility.

The human mind is an instrument for survival, not for truth.

The natural world is a source of endless fascination and wonder.

The greatest challenge of the twenty-first century is to raise people's awareness of the importance of biodiversity.

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.

The only way to understand life is to live it.

The natural world is a source of endless beauty and inspiration.

The human species is a part of the natural world, and we have a responsibility to protect it.

The greatest adventure is to explore the unknown.

The more we learn about the natural world, the more we appreciate its interconnectedness.

The human mind is a marvel of evolution, capable of both great good and great evil.