"Theologians talk about a prevenient grace that precedes grace itself and allows us to accept it. I think there must also be a prevenient courage that allows us to be brave - that is, to acknowledge that there is more beauty than our eyes can bear, that precious things have been put into our hands and to do nothing to honor them is to do great harm."
"Science is the art of understanding the universe's language."
The pursuit of science is more than the pursuit of understanding. It is the pursuit of wonder.
Safety is the lifeline of the petroleum industry; it must never be neglected.
The ocean feeds millions; our duty is to protect it while harnessing its potential.