Where nature is concerned, familiarity breeds love and knowledge, not contempt.

The most common trait of all primitive peoples is a reverence for the life-giving earth.

If, in our haste to 'progress,' the economics of ecology are disregarded by citizens and policy makers alike, the result will be an ugly America. We cannot afford an America where expedience tramples upon esthetics and development decisions are made with an eye only on the present.

I dont remember a big fight between the Republicans and Democrats in the Nixon administration or President Gerald Ford and so on.

It gives me satisfaction to help people.

So many people of my generation who served in the government were prisoners of the Cold War culture, still are.

Cherish sunsets, wild creatures, and wild places. Have a love affair with the wonder and beauty of the earth!