Rachel Carson

For the sense of smell, almost more than any other, has the power to recall memories and it is a pity that we use it so little.

The human race is challenged more than ever before to demonstrate its mastery—not over nature but of itself.

The more we learn about the truly intricate and delicate balance of nature, the more we realize how little we know.

The lasting pleasures of contact with the natural world are not reserved for scientists but are available to anyone who will place himself under the influence of earth, sea, and sky and their amazing creatures.

It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to find spiritual relief.

The most beautiful and wonderful thing about the sea is that it is always changing.

We stand now at a crossroads of our civilization.

The problem is not to find the answer, but to face the answer.

The earth's atmosphere is a thin, fragile shield that protects life on Earth.

The control of nature is a phrase conceived in arrogance, born of the Neanderthal age of biology and the convenience of man.

The beauty of the natural world is a gift that we must cherish and protect.

We are surrounded by an abundance of life, a richness of forms and patterns that is beyond our comprehension.

The sea is a place of profound mystery and endless fascination.

The more we know, the more we realize how much we don't know.

The earth is not a possession, but a trust.

The true meaning of life is to be found in our connection to the natural world.

The most effective way to destroy a culture is to destroy its environment.

The future of life on Earth depends on our ability to live in harmony with nature.

The greatest joy of life is to be found in the exploration of the unknown.

The beauty of the earth is a source of endless inspiration and solace.