1,070 Quotes by E. O. Wilson

Every native species, however humble in appearance...has its place in the nation's heritage. It is a masterpiece of evolution, an ancient, multifaceted entity that shares the land with us.

Yes, no question about it. And that's good, because that pushes you. It even pushes me.

Human beings function better if they are deceived by their genes into thinking that there is a disinterested objective morality binding upon them, which all should obey.

There is no real balance of work and family in America. You integrate work and family and do the best you can.

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

It's going to be a great race. I can't imagine an environment where someone would leave this kind of situation that has so many positive attributes. What I like the most about Katherine is that she is tenacious in her desire to help Florida and it's going to show through and the race is going to get closer.

If we lose our first game and lay an egg then we're going to show everybody that they're right. We're not going to let a committee determine whether we had a good season or not.

Look at their itinerary. New York, Boston, Calgary, Charlottesville.

The breach in the 17th Street canal is about 200 feet (60 meters) wide, ... The water is going to keep coming in until it reaches the level of the lake. I don't know what they are going to do.