Jane Goodall

Biology English 1934 372 quotes

World's foremost expert on chimpanzees

Quotes by Jane Goodall

The natural world is a source of endless inspiration.

Through a Window: My Thirty Years with the Chimpanzees of Gombe 1990

It is important to remember that we are all part of the same global community.

The Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care for the Animals We Love 2002

My hope lies in the young people, who are so passionate about making a difference.

Interview 2000

We must strive to create a world where all creatures can thrive.

Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey 1999

The beauty of the natural world is a gift that we must cherish.

Through a Window: My Thirty Years with the Chimpanzees of Gombe 1990

We have the power to change the world, one step at a time.

The Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care for the Animals We Love 2002

The more we connect with nature, the more we connect with ourselves.

Speech 2000

My life's work has been dedicated to understanding and protecting our closest living relatives.

Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey 1999

We must never lose hope, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey 2007

The future is in our hands. Let us make it a better one.

The Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care for the Animals We Love 2002

Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help shall we be saved.

Book (Through a Window) 1990

Chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans are our closest primate relatives, and our lives have been intertwined for millions of years.

Book (In the Shadow of Man) 2000

I feel more at home in the rain forest than in the city.

Letter 1963

We have a responsibility to protect the planet for future generations.

Interview 2010

Farmers in rainforests clear their forests in a way that kills soil fertility for generations.

Book (In the Shadow of Man) 1971

Change happens at the bottom, not the top.

Speech 2002

I don't have any degree in economics, but I do have common sense.

Interview 2015

The more we learn about animals, the more we find out that they have personalities and emotions.

Book (The Chimpanzees of Gombe) 1986

Hope is necessary because it can be a wonderful leap of imagination.

Book (Hope and Inspiration) 2017

To reconnect with life, we ourselves need to learn to live again.

Speech 2005