"When money is lost, a little is lost. When time is lost, much more is lost. When health is lost, practically everything is lost. And when creative spirit is lost, there is nothing left."

“There's something about human nature which draws us to people who are authentic and makes us want to repel those that aren't.”

“I'm fascinated by politicians, because I suspect the huge majority of them go into it full of ideas and for the best possible reasons but end up being hijacked.”

“Without adventure civilization is in full decay.”

“I deal with football from a realistic, logical point of view.”

“One of the biggest problems with the Internet: people thinking they know something or are participating in or experiencing something when they aren't. Or, how people think they are staying in touch with their friends by "liking" their pictures.”

“Structure is something that calms our nature; we know this of toddlers.”

“I always disagree, however, when people end up saying that we can only combat Communism, Fascism or what not if we develop an equal fanaticism. It appears to me that one defeats the fanatic precisely by not being a fanatic oneself, but on the contrary by using one's intelligence.”

“Our work is the embodiment of our will. The spiritual manifestation of this work is its effect. When such work is properly done it brings happiness, and when carried out incorrectly it assuredly brings misery. Humanity! Your will is paramount! You can command Nature if you but obey her!”

Source : Viktor Schauberger, Callum Coats (1999). “Nature as Teacher – New Principles in the Working of Nature: Volume 2 of Renowned Environmentalist Viktor Schauberger’s Eco-Technology Series”, p.23, Gill & Macmillan Ltd