Dian Fossey

My mission is to ensure that future generations can experience the wonder of the mountain gorilla.

The gorillas are a vital part of the ecosystem, and their loss would be catastrophic.

I have dedicated my life to a cause greater than myself.

The gorillas have shown me the beauty of simplicity and the importance of living in the present moment.

I am a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.

The gorillas are a reminder that we are all connected, that we are all part of the same intricate web of life.

My work is a testament to the power of one individual to make a difference.

The gorillas have taught me that true strength lies in gentleness and compassion.

I will continue to fight for the gorillas, even if it means sacrificing my own life.

The gorillas are a symbol of hope for a better future, a future where humans and nature can coexist in harmony.

To me, the human move to kill the gorilla is as incomprehensible as the gorilla's lack of response to it.

I feel more at home with these chimpanzees or gorillas than I do with human beings.

The greatest problem is poaching, which is not just killing gorillas but destroying their social structure.

Never forget your real country is where your heart is.

Gorillas are the ultimate conservationists; they live in harmony with their environment.

I have always wanted something very simple but quite unattainable: to be able to work with the gorillas.

The poachers are the enemy, but ignorance is the greater foe.

In the silence of the forest, the gorillas teach us about patience and presence.

Human beings are the real apes; we are the ones destroying our own habitat.

Every time a gorilla dies, a part of the world's wonder dies with it.