If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos. - Edward O. Wilson
They travel long distances to stroll along the seashore, for reasons they can't put into words. - Edward O. Wilson
You teach me, I forget. You show me, I remember. You involve me, I understand. - Edward O. Wilson
I will argue that every scrap of biological diversity is priceless, to be learned and cherished, and never to be surrendered without a struggle. - Edward O. Wilson
People would rather believe than know. - Edward O. Wilson
One planet, one experiment. - Edward O. Wilson
There is no better high than discovery. - Edward O. Wilson
The best way to live in this real world is to free ourselves of demons and tribal gods. - Edward O. Wilson
[Scientific humanism is] the only worldview compatible with science's growing knowledge of the real world and the laws of nature. - Edward O. Wilson