Quotes by Paul Watson

The war against the Canadian seal hunt is more than a protest. It is a crusade to bring harmony between the natural world and humanity. All of us who oppose it are dedicated to the protection of life and the abolition of cruelty.

Intelligence is the ability of a species to live in harmony with its environment.

Sometimes we are separated by differences, and sometimes we are united by common ideals of respect and compassion.

Follow your dreams and use your natural-born talents and skills to make this a better world for tomorrow.

Ive had a lot of disappointments. I think my biggest disappointment is the failure of elected officials to make good on their promises in regards to the environment or anything else, really. I have very little faith in politicians.

I have been honoured to serve the whales, dolphins, seals - and all the other creatures on this Earth. Their beauty, intelligence, strength, and spirit have inspired me.

The Polynesians used to have a system where they proclaimed a fishing area as taboo. If any fisherman was caught fishing in a taboo area, they would be killed. The Polynesians understand that the fish had to be given a chance to recover.

Im thankful to have time to write.

Whales are killed today to supply the limited demand for whale meat or to be used in pet foods or as fodder for fur-bearing animals used in the fur trade.

Canada I dont trust. The Canadian government hates me more than the Japanese.

We need to stop flying, stop driving cars and jetting around on marine recreational vehicles.

The environmental movement doesnt have many deserters and has a high level of recruitment. Eventually, there will be open war.

Usually, environmental programs are not designed for a mainstream audience.

Ive won some awards. Time magazine designated me as one of the environmental heroes of the 20th century. Oh, and Ive got some honorary citizenships, like from the Conch Republic of the Florida Keys. But the one thing I am proud of is I didnt get the Chevron environmental award. Never did get that one.

Taiwan gives a lot of foreign aid to Costa Rica, so it looks like they are basically buying the right to fish, even though its not legal.