The 'control of nature' is a phrase conceived in arrogance, born of the Neanderthal age of biology and the convenience of man.

Our attitude towards plants is a singularly narrow one. If we see any immediate utility in a plant we foster it. If for any reason we find its presence undesir…

The discipline of the writer is to learn to be still and listen to what his subject has to tell him

Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species-man-acquired significant power to alter the nature of his world.