Art Quote by Robert Bateman

Nature is not a free lunch, but we treat it as a free lunch.

— Robert Bateman

To me the most important thing in a piece of art is the thought. Technique is totally secondary.

— Robert Bateman

In art and science we are now in a delta, at the end of the long flow of progress. In a delta there is…

— Robert Bateman

If I ever have a conflict between art and nature, I let art win.

— Robert Bateman

Children don't play outside enough. For hundreds of thousands of years young people spent time outside - until 15 years ago.

— Robert Bateman

Aldo Leopold, the early 20th century's Henry David Thoreau, said that we should think like a mountain, with a sense of permanence and a…

— Robert Bateman

A muse comes down from Mount Olympus and changes my attitude, cheering me up - it's an inner intuition, suddenly giving a breakthrough to…

— Robert Bateman

I prefer to hike in nature, give lectures, or be with family when not working.

— Robert Bateman

I take two walks up hills each day, and bike ride each morning. I also have an exercise bike to increase my heart rate.…

— Robert Bateman

If you find yourself worrying, go outside, take three breaths, address a tree and quietly say, 'Thank you.' If you can't find a tree,…

— Robert Bateman

The most important question facing the planet is: Is it worth it?

— Robert Bateman

I am a possibilist. I believe that humanity is master of its own fate... Before we can change direction, we have to question many…

— Robert Bateman