Jane Goodall

Science and compassion must go hand in hand.

The greatest lesson I learned from the chimpanzees is humility.

We must empower local communities to protect their own environments.

The future is in our hands, and we have the power to shape it.

Every creature has a right to exist and thrive.

The more we understand, the more we can protect.

My hope lies in the resilience of nature and the determination of people.

We must move beyond anthropocentrism and embrace ecocentrism.

The natural world is not just a resource; it is our home.

It's about changing hearts and minds, one person at a time.

The power of observation is crucial in understanding the natural world.

We need to foster a sense of wonder and respect for all living things.

Chimpanzees, I've learned, are very much like people. They're just not as good at hiding it.

If you want to understand chimpanzees, you have to be prepared to get your hands dirty. And sometimes, your hair.

My mother always said I was a bit of a wild child. I suppose she was right, I ended up living with wild chimpanzees.

What is it about humans that makes us think we're so much more important than everything else?

I often wonder if the chimpanzees are studying us as much as we are studying them.

We have a responsibility to be good stewards of the planet. It's not rocket science, it's common sense.

People often ask me if I miss human company. I tell them I have plenty of interesting conversations with chimpanzees.

The more I learn about people, the more I like my dogs.