Dian Fossey

In the eyes of a gorilla, there is no judgment, only acceptance.

Funding for conservation is not charity; it's an investment in our future.

I laugh at those who call my work a hobby; it's my life's mission.

The mist of the Virungas hides treasures worth more than gold.

Female gorillas are the backbone of their families, much like women everywhere.

We cannot save the gorillas without saving the forests they call home.

My heart beats in rhythm with the jungle drums.

Poachers fear the law less than they fear an awakened public.

The playfulness of young gorillas is a lesson in joy.

I would trade all the comforts of the West for one day in the wild.

Conservation without passion is just paperwork.

Gorillas don't need us, but we desperately need them.

The bureaucracy of aid is more tangled than a gorilla's nest.

In solitude with nature, I found my greatest strength.

Global warming threatens more than ice caps; it endangers entire ecosystems.

My legacy will be measured by the gorillas that survive me.

Laughter echoes louder in the presence of true friends, human or ape.

The poetry of the wild is written in footprints and calls.