“The biophilia hypothesis proclaims a human dependence on nature that extends far beyond the simple issues of material and energy.”

“Destroying rainforest for economic gain is like burning a Renaissance painting to cook a meal.”

— E.O. Wilson, The Diversity of Life* (1992)

“Every species is a masterpiece, a creation assembled with extreme care and genius.”

— E.O. Wilson, The Diversity of Life* (1992)

“If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium …”

— E.O. Wilson, The Little Things That Run the World* (1987)

“Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction.”

— E.O. Wilson, Biophilia* (1984)

“The variety of life is a heritage for all humanity. The species we are extinguishing took millions …”

— E.O. Wilson, Half-Earth* (2016)

“We are drowning in information, while starving for wisdom.”

— E.O. Wilson, Consilience* (1998)