All evolutionary biologists know that variation itself is nature's only irreducible essence... I had to place myself amidst the variation.

The world, unfortunately, rarely matches our hopes and consistently refuses to behave in a reasonable manner.

Fundamentalism is rigorously and systematically used to indoctrinate and subjugate young minds. It is a contraceptive designed to prevent intellectual fertilization.

We cannot win this battle to save species and environments without forging an emotional bond between ourselves and nature as well - for we will not fight to save what we do not love.

Death is the ultimate enemy - and I find nothing reproachable in those who rage mightily against the dying of the light.

When people learn no tools of judgment and merely follow their hopes, the seeds of political manipulation are sown.

The most erroneous stories are those we think we know best - and therefore never scrutinize or question.