Young people, when informed and empowered, when they realize that what they do truly makes a difference, can indeed change the world..

As thy days, so shall thy strength be..

In a very unscientific statement, I feel that there's been a disconnect between this clever brain and the heart..

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

Some humans are mathematicians-others aren't..

I don't care two hoots about civilization. I want to wander in the wild..

We now know that the structure of the DNA in humans and chimpanzees differs by only just over one percent. You could even have a blood transfusion fr….

I was even accused of teaching the chimps how to fish for termites which I mean that would have been such a brilliant coup..

To reconnect with nature is key if we want to save the planet..

I wouldn't even like to begin to define God - I have absolutely no idea. But what I feel, and what touches me, is a great spiritual power, which I do….

My mission is to create a world where we can live in harmony with nature. And can I do that alone? No. So there is a whole army of youth that can do ….

Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, we shall be saved..

I wanted to talk to the animals like Dr. Dolittle..

I love to write - it is a great source of reflection, especially as I continue to meet many new inspiring people..

Science demands objective factual evidence - proof; spiritual experience is subjective and leads to faith..

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 ….

It's not that humans and non-humans are identical... but the lack of understanding that led to the slave trade is the same lack of understanding many….

Some people actually do not like animals - hard for me to understand, but true..

Chimpanzees have given me so much. The long hours spent with them in the forest have enriched my life beyond measure. What I have learned from them h….

But does that mean that war and violence are inevitable? I would argue not because we have also evolved this amazingly sophisticated intellect, and w….

So long as we continued to attach more importance to our own narrow group membership than to the 'global village' we would propagate prejudice and ig….