[About gorillas] You take these fine, regal animals. How many (human) fathers have the same sense of paternity? How many human mothers are more caring? The family structure is unbelievably strong.
Dian FosseyRead
When you realize the value of all life, you dwell on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understanding the value of life helps shift focus from the past to preserving the future.
Dian Fossey emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing all forms of life, which leads individuals to reflect on past experiences while becoming more mindful about the future. This perspective encourages a proactive approach to conservation and preservation, highlighting how a deeper appreciation for life enhances our responsibilities toward it.
Themes
ValueLifePreservationFuturePastConservation
In practice
Example use cases
In a conservation meeting to address environmental issues.
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All quotes βActive conservation [of gorillas] involves simply going out into the forest, on foot, day after day after day, attempting to capture poachers, killing-regretfully-poacher dogs, which spread rabies within the park, and cutting down traps.
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If mountain gorillas are to survive and propagate, far more active conservation measures urgently need to be undertaken. The question remains, is it already too late?
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My study of the wild gorilla is not yet finished, and even when it is complete, it will contribute only a small part toward man's understanding of his closest animal relatives, the great apes. But one conclusion is already clear: The gorilla is one of the most maligned animals in the world.
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The mountain gorilla faces grave danger of extinction - primarily because of the encroachments of native man upon its habitat - and neglect by civilized man, who does not conscientiously protect even the limited areas now allotted for the gorilla's survival.
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When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future.
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