Quote by Jane Goodall

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.


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

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their initial vision for their life, which consisted of conducting research, living in nature, teaching, and writing. However, everything changed when they attended a conference in 1986. It was during this event that they became aware of the alarming decline of chimpanzees in the world. They then realized that their position of global recognition and their exceptional ability to communicate could be utilized for a more profound purpose. Consequently, they felt compelled to take action and actively advocate for the protection and conservation of these endangered creatures.

By Jane Goodall
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