Quote by David Attenborough
I had a huge advantage when I started 50 years ago - my job was se

I had a huge advantage when I started 50 years ago – my job was secure. I didnt have to promote myself. These days theres far more pressure to make a mark, so the temptation is to make adventure television or personality shows. I hope the more didactic approach wont be lost. – David Attenborough

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It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement the greatest source of visual beauty the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living. – David Attenborough

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I dont run a car, have never run a car. I could say that this is because I have this extremely tender environmentalist conscience, but the fact is I hate driving. – David Attenborough

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Television of course actually started in Britain in 1936, and it was a monopoly, and there was only one broadcaster and it operated on a license which is not the same as a government grant. – David Attenborough

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Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity. – Robert G. Ingersoll

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If it is nothingness that awaits us, let us make an injustice of it let us fight against destiny, even though without hope of victory. – Miguel de Unamuno

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Its part of the calling to at least do a few songs in the show that give people some hope. Theres so much hurt in this world and… music is such a great healing balm and a great way to forget your troubles. – Ricky Skaggs

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The Opera was a very cold film, a hopeless and dark film, no hope, no love. – Dario Argento

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