"If I had influence with the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children, I should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible tha…"

"We need to re-establish our connection with the natural world. It is essential for our well-being."

"The winds, the sea, and the moving tides are what they are. If there is wonder and beauty and majesty in them, science will discover these qualities."

"The edge of the sea is a strange and beautiful place."

"I am not afraid of controversy; I am afraid of silence in the face of such a grave threat."