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But let us not forget that human love and compassion are equally deeply rooted in our primate heritage, and in this sphere too our sensibilities are of a higher order of magnitude than those of chimpanzees.

— Jane Goodall Through a Window: My Thirty Years with the Chimpanzees of Gombe (2000)

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Researchers find it very necessary to keep blinkers on. They don't want to admit that the animals they are working with have feelings.

Especially now when views are becoming more polarized, we must work to understand each other across political, religious and national boundaries.

Anyone who tries to improve the lives of animals invariably comes in for criticism from those who believe such efforts are misplaced in a world of suffering humanity.

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Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.

With Love (1999)

The greatest danger to our future is apathy.

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