In the course of time I have learned to tramp about coral reefs, twenty to thirty feet under water, so unconcernedly that I can pay attention to part…

- William Beebe

The marsh, to him who enters it in a receptive mood, holds, besides mosquitoes and stagnation, melody, the mystery of unknown waters, and the sweetne…

- William Beebe

A first walk in any new country is one of the things which makes life on this planet worth being grateful for.

- William Beebe

... the only other place comparable to these marvelous nether regions, must surely be naked space itself, out far beyond atmosphere, between the star…

- William Beebe

I can only think of one experience which might exceed in interest a few hours spent under water, and that would be a journey to Mars.

- William Beebe

When ... we realize the possibilities of deep sea life still unknown to us, every haul of the dredge should be welcomed by an expectant enthusiasm eq…

- William Beebe

The isness of things is well worth studying; but it is their whyness that makes life worth living.

- William Beebe

Earth has few secrets from the birds.

- William Beebe

The beauty and genius of a work of art may be reconceived, though its first material expression be destroyed; a vanished harmony may yet again inspir…

- William Beebe