E.O. Wilson

Biology American 1929 – 2021 356 quotes

Ant expert who founded sociobiology

Quotes by E.O. Wilson

The universe is a vast and mysterious place, and we are only just beginning to understand its wonders.

The Diversity of Life

The human species is a relatively young species, and we have much to learn about ourselves and our place in the world.

On Human Nature

The greatest gift we can give to our children is a healthy planet and a sustainable future.

Half-Earth: Our Planet's Fight for Life

The beauty of the natural world is a reflection of the beauty of the human spirit.

Biophilia

We are all connected to each other, and to all living things, in a profound and meaningful way.

The Social Conquest of Earth

The human mind is a complex and mysterious thing, and we are only just beginning to understand its full potential.

Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge

The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor, and it is through knowledge that we can improve our lives and the lives of others.

The Future of Life

The natural world is a source of endless inspiration, and it is our responsibility to protect it for future generations.

The Diversity of Life

The human species is a product of evolution, and our behavior is shaped by our genes and our environment.

Sociobiology: The New Synthesis

The brain is a product of evolution, and its most important function is to ensure the survival and reproduction of the genes that built it.

Sociobiology: The New Synthesis 1975

Human beings are not exempt from the laws of evolution.

Sociobiology: The New Synthesis 1975

Morality, too, is a product of evolution.

Sociobiology: The New Synthesis 1975

The genes hold culture on a leash.

On Human Nature 1978

The ultimate goal of science is to understand the universe, including ourselves, as a physical system.

On Human Nature 1978

Religion is a product of the human brain, an adaptation that helped our ancestors survive.

On Human Nature 1978

We are not free to choose our own nature.

On Human Nature 1978

The most dangerous worldview is the one that believes it knows all the answers to the most fundamental questions.

Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge 1998

The greatest challenge facing humanity is the conservation of biodiversity.

The Diversity of Life 1992

We are in the midst of a mass extinction event, caused by human activity.

The Diversity of Life 1992

The only way to save the planet is to protect half of it.

Half-Earth: Our Planet's Fight for Life 2016