Some people say, therefore, that violence and war are inevitable. I say rubbish: Our brains are fully capable of controlling instinctive behavior.
Jane GoodallOther people have talked about chimpanzees being a window into the past, which I suppose is true, in a way.
Jane GoodallEvery individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.
Jane GoodallWe, as humans, have actually developed a sense of social responsibility. We have gone beyond our basic instincts. We can and we do. This is what sets us apart from the chimps. They are extremely brutal and hostile. Your next door neighbor is to be killed unless she is a juicy young female, who hasn't yet had her first baby, in which case you want her.
Jane Goodall