Peter Benchley

Born :8 May 1940

Tribute :11 February 2006

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Peter Benchley born on 8th May 1940, and passed away on 11th February 2006, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations. Over the past 65 years, we have thoughtfully curated a selection of 13 powerful, inspirational, and motivational quotes - carefully handpicked from an extensive archive of life lessons and timeless wisdom. This legendary quote writer was born in american and went on to share won inspiring words with the world, leaving behind a global legacy that transcends borders.

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Quotes of Peter Benchley

Timeless words and powerful thoughts from Peter Benchley - discover the wisdom, inspiration, and voice behind the quotes that continue to resonate

I believe implicitly that every young man in the world is fascinated with either sharks or dinosaurs.

I read very widely, both non-fiction and fiction, so I don't think there's a single writer who influences me.

If man doesn't learn to treat the oceans and the rain forest with respect, man will become extinct.

Writing is sweat and drudgery most of the time. And you have to love it in order to endure the solitude and the discipline.

I don't believe in blaming inanimate objects for anything.

I dive as much as I can.

I'm a babe in the woods when it comes to the Internet.

Twenty-five years ago nobody knew much about white sharks.

Since writing JAWS, I've been lucky enough to do close to forty television shows about wildlife in the oceans, and yes, I have been attacked by sea creatures once in a while.