Jane Goodall

Chimpanzees are so like us, they have a very human-like capacity for evil.

I think the biggest problem we face is this disconnect between our clever brains and our loving hearts.

When I was a little girl, I used to pretend I was Tarzan. I would climb trees and talk to the animals.

The greatest danger to our future is apathy.

I've touched the soul of a chimpanzee, and it changed my life forever.

I believe in a spiritual power, but I don't necessarily identify with any particular religion.

We have so much to learn from the natural world. If we just open our eyes and listen.

Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.

I've been fortunate to spend my life among animals, and they've taught me so much about what it means to be human.

If we don't save the planet, we don't save ourselves.

I can't imagine living without hope. It's what keeps me going.

My early mentors were animals. They taught me patience, observation, and how to listen.

I remember once watching a chimpanzee trying to open a nut with a stone, and it was so frustrated, it just threw the stone down and screamed. I understood exactly how it felt.

I've been called a 'tree hugger' and I wear it as a badge of honor.

The greatest education in the world is watching the masters at work.

I don't understand why people are so afraid of nature. It's where we come from.

My mother always told me that if I wanted to achieve something, I had to work hard and never give up.

The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.

I'm not a pessimist. I'm a realist who believes in the power of hope.

My greatest joy is seeing young people get involved in conservation. They are the future.