"We are faced with a situation in which the public is being asked to accept a diet of poisons in order to satisfy the demands of a few powerful interests."

"There is a profound and mysterious relationship between man and the sea."

"If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live …"

"Future generations are not going to forgive us for the way we are destroying the planet."

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