13 quotes by Steve Irwin

“Whatever you want to do in this world, it is achievable. The most important thing that I've found, that perhaps you could use, is be passionate and enthusiastic in the direction that you choose in life, and you'll be a winner.”— Steve Irwin

“The first crocodile I ever caught was at nine years of age, and it was a rescue.”— Steve Irwin

“My dad taught me from my youngest childhood memories through these connections with Aboriginal and tribal people that you must always protect people's sacred status, regardless of the pest.”— Steve Irwin

“Since I was a boy, from this house, I was out rescuing crocodiles and snakes. My mum and dad were very passionate about that and, I was lucky enough to go along.”— Steve Irwin

“There's a lot of research behind the scenes that you don't get to see, but I have an instinct that my dad nurtured from when I was born. I was very lucky then.”— Steve Irwin

“I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message.”— Steve Irwin

“Yeah, I'm a thrill seeker, but crikey, education's the most important thing.”— Steve Irwin

“I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.”— Steve Irwin

“So fear helps me from making mistakes, but I make lot of mistakes.”— Steve Irwin

“That might have a lot to do with it, but you know, I probably don't show fear, but I suffer from fear like everyone else.”— Steve Irwin

“You know, you can touch a stick of dynamite, but if you touch a venomous snake it'll turn around and bite you and kill you so fast it's not even funny.”— Steve Irwin

“You know, I'm Australian, and we have got the worst sense of humor. We are cruel to each other.”— Steve Irwin

“The only animals I'm not comfortable with are parrots, but I'm learning as I go. I'm getting better and better at 'em. I really am.”— Steve Irwin