Philip Hoare

In the presence of a whale, one feels both small and connected to something much larger.

The relationship between humans and whales is fraught with complexity, a dance of admiration and exploitation.

To encounter a whale is to encounter the sublime, a moment that transcends the ordinary.

The act of watching a whale breach the surface is a reminder of the beauty that exists beyond our own lives.

Whales are the guardians of the ocean, holding secrets that have been lost to time.

Whales remind us of the vastness of the ocean and the depths of our own emotions.

The history of whaling is a history of humanity's struggle against nature and its own greed.

In their songs, the whales communicate not just with each other but with the very ocean itself.

The whale is not a monster, but a creature of beauty, a mystery that we strive to understand.

Every whale tells a story, and through their existence, we learn about our own.