Jane Goodall

Primatology, chimpanzee research

Contemporary influential 153 sayings

Sayings by Jane Goodall

I'm not an activist, I'm a pragmatist. I just want to save the world.

2015 — Interview with The Guardian
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We have to remember that we are just one species among many, and we need to act accordingly.

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The future of the planet depends on us, and we need to take that responsibility seriously.

2010 — Interview with Smithsonian Magazine
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Every day is a chance to make a difference, and we should seize that opportunity.

1999 — Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey
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We need to teach our children to be compassionate, and to care about all living things.

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The world is a beautiful place, and we need to protect it for future generations.

2015 — Interview with The Guardian
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We have to realize that we are part of nature, and not separate from it.

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I have hope for the future, but we have to work together to make it happen.

2010 — Interview with Smithsonian Magazine
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Every single one of us can make a difference, and we should never forget that.

1999 — Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey
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We need to listen to the voices of the natural world, and learn from them.

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The human spirit is capable of amazing things, and we need to harness that for good.

2015 — Interview with The Guardian
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We have to be the change we want to see in the world, and that starts with each of us.

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I believe that there is hope for the future, as long as we don't give up.

2010 — Interview with Smithsonian Magazine
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Every day is a new opportunity to make a positive impact on the world.

1999 — Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey
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We need to teach our children to be good stewards of the Earth, and to protect its resources.

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The power of one individual to make a difference is immense, and we should never underestimate it.

2015 — Interview with The Guardian
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We have to learn to live in harmony with all living things, or we will perish.

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I believe that we can overcome the challenges we face, if we work together.

2010 — Interview with Smithsonian Magazine
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Every animal has a right to live, and we should respect that right.

1999 — Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey
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We need to be voices for the voiceless, and advocates for those who cannot speak for themselves.

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