Lewis Gordon Pugh Quotes

A collection of quotes by Lewis Gordon Pugh.

Lewis Gordon Pugh is a renowned British endurance swimmer and environmental activist. Born in 1969, he has accomplished numerous long-distance swimming feats, including becoming the first person to complete a long-distance swim in every ocean of the world. Pugh is particularly known for his efforts to raise awareness about the urgent need to protect the environment, especially the vulnerable ecosystems of the polar regions. He has been recognized for his activism by various organizations and has given lectures at prestigious events including TED talks. Pugh's relentless dedication to both swimming and environmentalism has made him a celebrated figure in his field.

Nothing excited me more than opening up the atlas and seeing

Nothing excited me more than opening up the atlas and seeing places and seas, imagining what they looked like and what kind of life the people had.

Lewis Gordon Pugh

Life People Places

Always when we walked, it was clear to me how much he loved

Always when we walked, it was clear to me how much he loved nature, wild flowers, animals in their natural habitat and the simple pleasures of a beautiful sunset. My love for the environment did not develop out of a vacuum.

Lewis Gordon Pugh

Nature Love Environment

These are areas of unparalleled natural beauty to be handed

These are areas of unparalleled natural beauty to be handed to our children undisturbed. We are merely custodians. You would not build a toll plaza and an administration block in the Grand Canyon or next to the Victoria Falls or within any other World Heritage Site.

Lewis Gordon Pugh

Beauty Buildup