Language allows us to talk about the past and plan the future. We can teach children about things that are not present. And above all, we can bring people with different backgrounds and different knowledge together to discuss our problems. This actually gives me hope. I still think we are smart enough to not destroy planet Earth, our only home.
Jane GoodallOne cannot watch chimpanzee infants for long without realizing that they have the same emotional need for affection and reassurance as human children.
Jane GoodallWhat you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.
Jane GoodallBut 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.
Jane Goodall