"To stand at the edge of the sea, to sense the ebb and flow of the tides, to feel the breath of a coastal breeze—this is to know the pulse of life."

"We are poisoning the earth and all that dwells upon it, and we are doing it in the name of progress."

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever."

"We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature."

"The chemical industry's response to my book is exactly what I expected: a campaign of misinformation and personal attacks."