He had instigated a detailed study of the limb bones and locomotor patterns of a number of modern antelopes; the functions of varying bone structures of their legs could then be ascertained. Then, from the structure of fossil antelope bones reconstructed their movements.
JANE GOODALLBut let us not forget that human love and compassion are equally deeply rooted in our primate heritage, and in this sphere too our sensibilities are of a higher order of magnitude than those of chimpanzees.
More Jane Goodall Quotes
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So, let us move forward with faith in ourselves, in our intelligence, in our indomitable spirit. Let us develop respect for all living things. Let us try to replace violence and intolerance with understanding and compassion and love.
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I think the best evenings are when we have messages, things that make us think, but we can also laugh and enjoy each other’s company.
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You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.
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The greatest danger to our future is apathy.
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Here we are, the most clever species ever to have lived. So how is it we can destroy the only planet we have?
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Each one of us matters, has a role to play, and makes a difference. Each one of us must take responsibility for our own lives, and above all, show respect and love for living things around us, especially each other.
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There is a powerful force unleashed when young people resolve to make a change.
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Attacks by other chimpanzees are the second most frequent cause of death at Gombe, after disease.
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That is our hope. Because if we all start listening and helping, then surely, together, we can make the world a better place for all living things. Can’t we?
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From the moment when, staring into the eyes of a chimpanzee, I saw a thinking, reasoning personality looking back.
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As thy days, so shall thy strength be.
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People said, Jane, forget about this nonsense with Africa. Dream about things you can achieve.
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Sometimes I [longed to be a chimp] I just wanted to know. what it felt like in the evening to be making a nest and what it felt like to be a female when a big male comes thundering in.
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Trees are living beings. And they have their own personalities. There are the young, eager saplings, all striving with each other. If you put your cheek against one of those, you almost sense the sap rising and the energy.
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I like some animals more than some people, some people more than some animals.
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