E.O. Wilson

Biology American 1929 – 2021 356 quotes

Ant expert who founded sociobiology

Quotes by E.O. Wilson

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

Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge 1998

We are not alone in the universe, but we are alone on this planet.

The Diversity of Life 1992

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

The Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth 2006

The more we understand about the natural world, the more we appreciate its intrinsic value.

The Diversity of Life 1992

The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.

Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge 1998

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

The Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth 2006

The greatest adventure is to explore the unknown.

Biophilia 1984

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

On Human Nature 1978

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

The Diversity of Life 1992

The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.

Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge 1998

The most important thing is to keep exploring. Keep learning. Keep growing.

The Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth 2006

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

The Diversity of Life 1992

The greatest lesson I have learned is that the world is far more complex and interconnected than we can ever imagine.

The Social Conquest of Earth 2012

The greatest challenge for science is to understand the human mind.

On Human Nature 1978

The greatest joy in life is to discover something new.

Biophilia 1984

The greatest tragedy of our time is the loss of biodiversity.

The Diversity of Life 1992

The greatest hope for humanity lies in our ability to cooperate and collaborate.

The Social Conquest of Earth 2012

The greatest strength of humanity is our capacity for empathy and compassion.

The Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth 2006

The greatest mystery of all is life itself.

The Diversity of Life 1992

The greatest challenge for education is to inspire curiosity and a love of learning.

Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge 1998