You may not believe in evolution, and that is all right. How we humans came to be the way we are is far less important than how we should act now to get out of the mess we have made for ourselves.

When I go back to Gombe it's to be in that timeless world where it's soft and where life is entwined and you actually see the pattern of nature. I always feel this great spiritual power which I believe is around.

Just remember--if you are really and truly determined to work with animals, somehow, either now or later, you will find a way to do it. But you have to want it desperately, work hard, take advantage of an opportunity--and never give up.

We could change the world tomorrow if all the millions of people around the world acted the way they believe.

Successful actors and actresses have to get themselves into their roles before acting. Therefore, you need to really care about what you are saying.

What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.

Let us develop respect for all living things. Let us try to replace violence and intolerance with understanding and compassion. And love.