I believe we have this idea that bad things ought to be prevented from happening.

Grieving the loss of a loved one—whether human or animal—is not only permissible, it is essential.

The inner encounters I have with animals—and will be teaching you to have— are exchanges of meaning.

Every species embodies a solution to some environmental challenge, and some of these solutions are breathtaking in their elegance.

Animals remind us that all beings who walk, stand, swim, crawl, or fly are radiant, mysterious, and unique expressions of the Source. Every species, every culture, has it’s own genius.

We all came into this world wired to connect with all life.

I take it hard when an animal in my care suffers or dies. I take it even harder when the animal's suffering is the result of human exploitation or carelessness.

It is commonplace, and true, to point out that animals are happier than people because they live entirely in the present.

I believe the happiness we feel in relation to animals is immensely significant. I believe it is absolutely central to our physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being.

Stay wild.

Matriarchy is a time-honored staple for any writer looking to invent an exotic society.

This was like watching murder. Defilement. And it was something worse than either of those things. Even among his family, black trade as they were, books were holy things.

America may be slow to rise to a challenge. But our history has shown that once we make up our minds to really do something, nothing can stand in our way.

Direct talks is the only possible way to build trust and to resolve the conditions for a peace perspective between Palestinians and Israelis.

I think there's plenty of room, even in the most serious activist circles, for humor. Humor can be very effective both to inspire, and as a weapon. Just ask Frank Zappa and Charlie Chaplin.

I would give female filmmakers the same advice I’d give any filmmaker; believe in your vision, believe in your team, believe in yourself.

Education technology is very important because we have a massive challenge in public schools.

Who could not return from a visit to Jack Vance's world, without feeling that he had been somewhere unique, that he had experienced things unavailable in our mundane world?

Smell is the voice of the soul.