Jane Goodall Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jane Goodall.

Jane Goodall is an influential primatologist and anthropologist who has dedicated her life to the study of chimpanzees and the conservation of wildlife. She was born on April 3, 1934, in London, England. Goodall's passion for animals began at an early age, and she spent hours observing and sketching them.

In 1960, at the age of 26, Jane Goodall embarked on a groundbreaking mission to study chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania. Her research challenged the scientific community's perception of chimpanzees by revealing their complex social and behavioral patterns. Goodall observed that they could use tools, had emotions, and formed tight social bonds.

Her work revolutionized the field of primatology and resulted in numerous groundbreaking discoveries. Goodall's meticulous observations and unique rapport with chimpanzees earned her worldwide recognition and acclaim. She also emphasized the need for conservation and raised awareness about the threats faced by chimpanzees and their habitats.

Throughout her career, Goodall has written numerous books, given countless lectures, and established the Jane Goodall Institute, which focuses on wildlife research, conservation, and education. She has received numerous honors and awards for her exceptional contributions to science and environmental activism.

Jane Goodall remains an inspiring figure and a tireless advocate for animal welfare and environmental conservation. Her legacy continues to inspire future generations, as she continues to devote her life to the protection of wildlife and the preservation of our planet.

We have so far to go to realize our human potential for comp

We have so far to go to realize our human potential for compassion, altruism, and love.

Humanity Love Compassion Altruism

But let us not forget that human love and compassion are equ

But 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.

Love Order

I'm always pushing for human responsibility. Given that chim

I'm always pushing for human responsibility. Given that chimpanzees and many other animals are sentient and sapient, then we should treat them with respect.

Respect

Words can be said in bitterness and anger, and often there s

Words can be said in bitterness and anger, and often there seems to be an element of truth in the nastiness. And words don't go away, they just echo around.

Anger

When I look back over my life it's almost as if there was a

When I look back over my life it's almost as if there was a plan laid out for me - from the little girl who was so passionate about animals who longed to go to Africa and whose family couldn't afford to put her through college. Everyone laughed at my dreams. I was supposed to be a secretary in Bournemouth.

Dreams

My family has very strong women. My mother never laughed at

My family has very strong women. My mother never laughed at my dream of Africa, even though everyone else did because we didn't have any money, because Africa was the 'dark continent', and because I was a girl.

Family

War had always seemed to me to be a purely human behavior. A

War had always seemed to me to be a purely human behavior. Accounts of warlike behavior date back to the very first written records of human history it seemed to be an almost universal characteristic of human groups.

History

I thought my life was mapped out. Research, living in the fo

I thought my life was mapped out. Research, living in the forest, teaching and writing. But in '86 I went to a conference and realised the chimpanzees were disappearing. I had worldwide recognition and a gift of communication. I had to use them.

Communication

But does that mean that war and violence are inevitable? I w

But does that mean that war and violence are inevitable? I would argue not because we have also evolved this amazingly sophisticated intellect, and we are capable of controlling our innate behavior a lot of the time.

War

Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue wit

Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right.

Change

Women tend to be more intuitive, or to admit to being intuit

Women tend to be more intuitive, or to admit to being intuitive, and maybe the hard science approach isn't so attractive. The way that science is taught is very cold. I would never have become a scientist if I had been taught like that.

Science

I'm highly political. I spend an awful lot of time in the U.

I'm highly political. I spend an awful lot of time in the U.S. trying to influence decision-makers. But I don't feel in tune with British politics.

Politics

When I began in 1960, individuality wasn't an accepted thing

When I began in 1960, individuality wasn't an accepted thing to look for it was about species-specific behaviour. But animal behaviour is not hard science. There's room for intuition.

Science