Sir David Attenborough is renowned as a preeminent naturalist and broadcaster, whose life’s work has been dedicated to documenting and celebrating the wonders of the natural world. His profound respect for and deep understanding of nature are reflected in his countless hours of film and television, as well as in his eloquent and inspiring words. Through his words and his work, Attenborough has become a powerful voice for nature, inspiring countless people to appreciate and protect the natural world.
David Attenborough Quotes On Nature
1. “The natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest.”
2. “No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced.”
3. “The truth is, every species is a masterpiece, exquisitely adapted to the particular environment in which it has survived.”
4. “An understanding of the natural world and what’s in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment.”
5. “It is that range of biodiversity that we must care for – the whole thing – rather than just one or two stars.”
6. “The natural world is a part of our inheritance as human beings.”
7. “We must cherish the natural world because we are part of it and we depend on it.”
8. “The more we examine the natural world, the more we realize that it is far richer than the human imagination.”
9. “Nature is our biggest ally and our greatest inspiration.”
10. “We are in danger of losing our relationship with nature because of the ever-increasing isolation of ourselves from it.”
11. “The whole of the natural world is in a delicate balance, and that balance is being disrupted by our activities.”
12. “The world is full of wonders, but they become even more wonderful when we learn more about them.”
13. “Nature doesn’t need people; people need nature.”
14. “We’ve overfished 90% of the fish in the sea. We’ve destroyed half the world’s rainforests.”
15. “Our planet is still full of wonders. As we explore them, so we gain not only understanding but power.”
16. “The future of humanity and indeed all life on earth depends on us.”
17. “The truth is, the natural world is changing, and we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water, and air.”
18. “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?”
19. “It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty.”
20. “Our relationship with nature is more one of being than having. We are nature: we do not have nature.”
21. “It’s extraordinary how self-obsessed human beings are. We’re part of the natural world, and without it, we would be nothing.”
22. “If we continue to damage our ecosystems, we’ll undermine nature’s ability to clean our air, purify our water, and sustain our food supplies.”
23. “You can’t live in the natural world without being overwhelmed at the beauty of it.”
24. “The fact remains that man has always done best when he understands what he is and what he is a part of.”
25. “We share the Earth with many other species. It is our duty to protect them.”
26. “We have a responsibility to leave a legacy that benefits future generations, not harms them.”
27. “There are some four million different kinds of animals and plants in the world. Four million different solutions to the problems of staying alive.”
28. “Nature is the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive, and even spiritual satisfaction.”
29. “What humans do over the next 50 years will determine the fate of all life on the planet.”
30. “The natural world is changing, and we are changing with it. If we don’t take care of nature, it will eventually take care of us – by disappearing.”
