The most important thing is to actually think about what you do. To become aware and actually think about the effect of what you do on the environment and on society. That's key, and that underlies everything else.

I feel a desperation to make people see what we are doing to the environment, what a mess we are making of our world. At this point, the more people I reach, the more I accomplish. ... I miss Gombe and my wonderful years in the forest But if I were to go back to that, I wouldn't feel I was doing what I should be doing.

Certainly it's very often true that women tend to be a bit quieter and more prepared to sit there and let the animal tell you things.

I wasn't trying to be a scientist. I only ever wanted to be a naturalist, like a David Attenborough.

If you really want something, and really work hard, and take advantage of opportunities, and never give up, you will find a way.. Follow your Dreams.

I still think we are smart enough to not destroy planet Earth, our only home.

There are many people out there (me being one of them) who can vouch that animals have feelings; they feel compassion and love, as well as pain!