“The American continents, by the free and independent condition that they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonisation byany European powers? In the wars of the Europeanpowers inmattersrelating to ourselves, we have never taken any part; nor does it comport with our policy to do so.” DoeWarTakenConditionsSubjectsPolicyIndependentContinents Author:John Quincy Adams
“Birds were flying from continent to continent long before we were. They reached the coldest place on Earth, Antarctica, long before we did. They can survive in the hottest of deserts. Some can remain on the wing for years at a time. They can girdle the globe. Now, we have taken over the earth and the sea and the sky, but with skill and care and knowledge, we can ensure that there is still a place on Earth for birds in all their beauty and variety - if we want to... And surely, we should.” IfsWantShouldYearsLongStillsCareEarthTakenSeaSkySkillsBirdWingsFlyingVarietyDesertContinentsGlobesHottestAntarcticaGirdles Author:David Attenborough