One thing I had learned from watching chimpanzees with their infants is that having a child should be fun.

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.

Young people, when informed and empowered, when they realize that what they do truly makes a difference, can indeed change the world.

there have been too many events in my life, and in the lives of my friends, which have defied any kind of scientific explanation. Science does not have appropriate tools for the dissection of the spirit.

I just have this absolute belief that humans are moving away from cruelty and destruction towards a time when we can truly live in harmony with nature. When we understand that there is a spiritual power around us from which we can draw strength. That is where I believe human destiny ultimately is taking us. I just hope we have time.

I believe the only hope for mankind lies in the hands of our young people.

I believe that we have more capability than any other creature to control our biological inheritance - and we do so most of the time.