My family has very strong women. My mother never laughed at my dream of Africa, even though everyone else did because we didn't have any money, because Africa was the 'dark continent', and because I was a girl.

I have never had an animal that didn't have a personality, one differing from another.

What makes us human, I think, is an ability to ask questions, a consequence of our sophisticated spoken language.

Empathy is really important.. Only when our clever brain and our human heart work together in harmony can we achieve our full potential.

Each one of us matters, has a role to play, and makes a difference. Each one of us must take responsibility for our own lives, and above all, show respect and love for living things around us, especially each other.

Children can change the world.

It's up to us to save the world for tomorrow: it's up to you and me.