E. O. Wilson Quotes

8 quotes

American biologist, naturalist, and writer (1100–2021)

“I will argue that every scrap of biological diversity is priceless, to be learned and cherished, and never to be surrendered without a struggle.”

"You teach me, I forget. You show me, I remember. You involve me, I understand."

on Wisdom

"[S]elfish members win within groups, but groups of altruists best groups of selfish members. (63)"

on Philosophy

"There is no better high than discovery."

on Inspirational

"People would rather believe than know."

on Knowledge

"A lifetime can be spent in a Magellanic voyage around the trunk of a single tree."

on Nature

"Very often ambition and entrepreneurial drive, in combination, beat brilliance."

on Success

"The best way to live in this real world is to free ourselves of demons and tribal gods."

on Life