Loads of chemicals and hazardous wastes have been introduced into the atmosphere that didn't even exist in 1948. The environmental condition of the planet is far worse than it was 42 years ago.

The ultimate test of a man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.

The most important environmental issue is one that is rarely mentioned, and that is the lack of a conservation ethic in our culture.

The fate of the living planet is the most important issue facing mankind.

Our air, water, soil, forests, oceans, rivers, lakes, scenic beauty, wildlife habitat, minerals, that is the wealth of the country.

There is a great need for the introduction of new values in our society, where bigger is not necessarily better, where slower can be faster, and where less can be more.

Every person has the inalienable right to a decent environment.

We must realize that we're all part of a web of life around the world. Anytime you extinguish a species, the consequences are serious.

We're going to have to do a whole lot more, and give nature at least a chance to repair some of the damage we've done.

If we continue to address the issue of the environment where we live as though we're the only species that lives here, we'll create a disaster for ourselves

Dr. S. Dillon Ripley, secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, believes that in 25 years, somewhere between 75 and 80 percent of all the species of living animals will be extinct.

No one could teach you to be you... until now!

The mind does most of its best thinking when we aren't there. The answers are there in the morning.

I know very little about darkness, Mr Bowden, except that we cannot stop its coming.

Words can inspire and words can destroy. Choose your words well.

Plus je vois le homes, plus j’admire les chiens” (The more I see of men, the more I admire dogs).

Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins.

I should just keep me mouth shut, I just upset people.

An oath, sir, is an end of all strife, and it is God's ordinance.

If you the owner of the dog, really showing not just food but real affection, then dog very much appreciate. Isn't it?

I'm aware of being a stranger, an outsider, and that's always an advantage for an artist. It means I can see from the inside and the outside. I have that double vision.