I believe that national sovereignties will shrink in the face of universal interdependence.

Man, of all the animals, is probably the only one to regard himself as a great delicacy.

Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans.

The happiness of the bee and the dolphin is to exist. For man it is to know that and to wonder at it.

If human civilization is going to invade the waters of the earth, then let it be first of all to carry a message of respect.

Our society is turning toward more and more needless consumption. It is a vicious circle that I compare to cancer . . . . Should we eliminate suffering, diseases? The idea is beautiful, but perhaps not a benefit for the long term. We should not allow our dread of diseases to endanger the future of our species. . . . In order to stabilize world population, we need to eliminate 350,000 people a day. It is a horrible thing to say, but it's just as bad not to say it.

I believe that national sovereignties will shrink in the face of universal interdependence.