No one is satisfied with their life's work.

Elizabeth Rothra's excellent biography of Charles Torrey Simpson restates his philosophies about the intrinsic value of natural ecosystems like the Everglades. No one knew better than he the history of the plants and animals of South Florida or conveyed it with more humor and enthusiasm.

There is nothing inherently wrong with a brain in your nineties. If you keep it fed and interested, you'll find it lasts you very well.

Whoever wants me to talk, I'll come over and tell them about the necessity of preserving the Everglades.

You can't conserve what you haven't got.

It is a woman's business to be interested in the environment. It's an extended form of housekeeping.

I'll talk about the Everglades at the drop of a hat.