Jane Goodall

Primatology, chimpanzee research

Contemporary influential 153 sayings

Sayings by Jane Goodall

I believe that the human heart, when it is truly open, is capable of great compassion.

1999 — Book: Reason for Hope
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It's not just about saving animals, it's about saving ourselves.

2017 — Interview
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I have always felt a deep connection to the natural world, even as a child.

2010 — Interview
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I like to think of myself as a storyteller, and my stories are about the animals and the planet.

2012 — Speech
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My message is one of hope, but it's also a call to action.

2016 — Interview
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I believe that we can make a difference, one individual at a time.

2013 — Speech
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I'm not a saint. I'm just a woman who cares deeply about the natural world.

2018 — Interview
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The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.

2007 — Speech
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I often think about what the chimpanzees would say if they could talk. I think they'd tell us to be kinder to each other, and to the planet.

2020 — Interview
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My life has been an adventure, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

1986 — Book: My Life with the Chimpanzees
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I believe that every creature has a right to exist, and to live a life free from suffering.

2019 — Speech
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The world is full of wonders, and it's our job to protect them.

2021 — Interview
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I've learned that even the smallest actions can have a big impact.

2017 — Speech
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I often feel like I'm a voice for the voiceless.

2015 — Interview
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My dream is a world where humans and animals can coexist in harmony.

1999 — Book: Reason for Hope
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I'm not afraid of getting old. I'm afraid of not having enough time to do all the things I want to do.

2018 — Interview
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The more I learn about animals, the more I realize how much we have in common.

2013 — Speech
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I believe that love is the most powerful force in the universe.

2020 — Interview
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My work is my passion, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

1986 — Book: My Life with the Chimpanzees
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I'm often asked if I get lonely out in the field. And the answer is no, because I'm surrounded by life.

2016 — Interview
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