"For the first time in the history of the world, every human being is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the moment of conception until death."

"The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction."

"I am haunted by the thought of what we are doing to the earth."

"There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter."

"Why would anyone want to destroy something so beautiful and intricate as nature?"