400 Quotes by Jane Goodall

Terrorism is fueled by hate. The tragedy is that there are countless young children who are being taught to hate. Terrorism is usually fueled also by poverty.

The most important thing is to actually think about what you do. To become aware and actually think about the effect of what you do on the environment and on society. That's key, and that underlies everything else.

Of course we're all programmed genetically to some extent. But the "selfish gene" thesis doesn't explain everything.

Mainly because as women's education increases all around the planet, we find that family size tends to drop.

The best relationship you can have with a chimpanzee is total mutual trust.

every individual can make a difference ... if we continue to leave decision making to the so-called decision makers, things will never change.

Farm animals feel pleasure and sadness, excitement and resentment, depression, fear, and pain. They are far more aware and intelligent than we ever imagined...they are individuals in their own right.

You're thinking about putting scientists into small cages and doing research on them. I wish it could happen sometimes.

If plants could be credited with reasoning powers, we would marvel at the imaginative ways they bribe or ensnare other creatures to carry out their wishes.