Dian Fossey Quotes

The man who kills the animals today is the man who kills the people who get in his way tomorrow.
Dian Fossey

Today, Tomorrow

I feel more comfortable with gorillas than people. I can anticipate what a gorilla's going to do, and they're purely motivated.
Dian Fossey

Motivated, Gorilla, Anticipate

When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future.
Dian Fossey

Life, Future, Past

I had a wonderful contact, especially with Uncle Bert who was an angel and led the whole group over to my side of a steep ravine I could not cross to get over to them.
Dian Fossey

Wonderful, Whole, Group

The more you learn about the dignity of the gorilla, the more you want to avoid people.
Dian Fossey

Learn, Dignity, Avoid

When you realize the value of all life, you dwell on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future.
Dian Fossey

Life, Future, Past

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Scientist

Born: January 16, 1932

Died: December 26, 1985

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