E.O. Wilson

The greatest discoveries are often made by those who are willing to challenge conventional wisdom.

The natural world is full of surprises, and we should always be open to new discoveries.

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

We are all connected to the natural world, and we all have a role to play in protecting it.

The Half-Earth proposal is not just about saving species, it's about saving ourselves.

The greatest enterprise of the mind has always been and always will be the attempt to link the sciences and the humanities.

The world is a beautiful place, and it is worth fighting for.

We are living in the Age of Biology.

The ultimate goal of science is to understand the universe and our place in it.

The most important thing we can do for our children is to teach them to love and respect the natural world.

The future of life on Earth depends on our ability to make wise choices today.

We are not alone in the universe, but we are unique.

The greatest challenge facing humanity is to reconcile our technological prowess with our biological nature.

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

The study of ants has taught me a great deal about the nature of life itself.

The problem with humanity is that it has a Stone Age mind, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.

If all insects on Earth disappeared, within 50 years all life on Earth would disappear. If all humans disappeared, within 50 years all species would flourish.

The one process ongoing in the 21st century that will take the most courage to confront is the conservation of life on Earth.

The more we know about the ants, the more we know about ourselves.

The worst thing that can happen to a scientist is to have his theory proved correct.