“'The Creation' presents an argument for saving biological diversity on...” — E. O. Wilson Quote

“'The Creation' presents an argument for saving biological diversity on Earth. Most of the book is for as broad an audience as possible.”

“We don't need to clear the 4 to 6 percent of the Earth's surface remaining in tropical rain forests, with most of the animal and plant species living there.”

“If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos.”

“'The Ballad of Black Tom' was written, in part, during the latest round of arguments about H. P. Lovecraft's legacy as both a great writer and a prejudiced man. I grew up worshipping the guy, so this issue felt quite personal to me.”

“I do insist on making what I hope is sense so there's always a coherent narrative or argument that the reader can follow.”

“My grandparents would have big, long arguments that were entertaining and that's where I first noticed, and was thrilled by, political discourse.”