Sir David Attenborough turned 99 this year and his career - which began in 1952 - has led him through an incredible journey which has resulted in him being regarded as Britain’s most beloved broadcaster by many.
With his captivating narration in iconic documentaries like Blue Planet, Attenborough offers a wealth of wisdom on politics, human nature and the environment. In fact, despite having explored every continent on the planet, he commented that Scotland still had “some of the most marvellous landscapes and wildlife spectacles” on offer; a testament to our wee country.
To celebrate his legacy and understand his beliefs about the world, here are 29 quotes from Sir David Attenborough.
25. David Attenborough on... Human beings
"Human beings are good at many things, but thinking about our species as a whole is not one of our strong points." Photo: David Parry
26. David Attenborough on... Oceans
"I think, because the oceans are so vast and because they are so mysterious, there is a sense that somehow they are untouchable, and that what we do on land cannot really alter them in any meaningful way. Not true, sadly." Photo: Pok Rie via Canva Pro
27. David Attenborough on... Plastics
“It’s absurd to suggest we can do totally without plastic but there are so many areas where we use plastic without a thought.” Photo: richcarey via Canva Pro
28. David Attenborough on... Children
"If children don't grow up knowing about nature, they won't understand it. And if they don't understand it, they won't protect it." Photo: Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing St