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.
13. David Attenborough on... Human extinction
“I don’t think we are going to become extinct. We are very clever and very resourceful.” Photo: Submitted
14. David Attenborough on... your place in the world
“Cherish the natural world because you're a part of it and you depend on it.” Photo: bambam kumar jha via Canva Pro
15. David Attenborough on... Sunbathing
“I don’t believe in sunbathing. It’s bad for you.” Photo: Submitted
16. David Attenborough on... Being on TV
“It’s a terrible thing to appear on television – because people think you actually know what you’re talking about!” Photo: Fabio De Paola