It is these undeniable qualities of human love and compassion and self-sacrifice that give me hope for the future. We are, indeed, often cruel and evil. Nobody can deny this. We gang up on each one another, we torture each other, with words as well as deeds, we fight, we kill. But we are also capable of the most noble, generous, and heroic behavior.

Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, we shall be saved.

I believe that accurate knowledge is very, very important, but find that out in free time. Don't let it take over every hour of the day. Perhaps most important, talk about it.

Whales, like elephants, are so social and intelligent. This hurts me to think of them being transported, put in noisy airplanes, and brought to a horrible concrete pen when they're supposed to be out in the sea.

Researchers find it very necessary to keep blinkers on. They don't want to admit that the animals they are working with have feelings.

Chimpanzees can be quite political.

Never be arrogant or abrasive. Treat your opponent respectfully if they really and truly believe they are right.