I, too, am convinced that our ancestors came from Africa.
Richard LeakeyRead
We are concerned that, in a few years time, this place of discovery, with its wealth of human fossils, the like of which can be found nowhere else in the world, could be completely destroyed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses concern about the preservation of a unique archaeological site rich in human fossils.
Richard Leakey highlights the importance of preserving sites rich in human history and fossils, warning that neglect or destruction could lead to the loss of invaluable discoveries. The quote reflects a broader concern for environmental conservation and the safeguarding of our heritage for future generations.
Themes
PreservationFossilsHeritageDiscoveryConservation
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote during a speech at a conservation fundraiser.
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All quotes →For three million years we were hunter-gatherers, and it was through the evolutionary pressures of that way of life that a brain so adaptable and so creative eventually emerged. Today we stand with the brains of hunter-gatherers in our heads, looking out on a modern world made comfortable for some by the fruits of human inventiveness, and made miserable for others by the scandal of deprivation in the midst of plenty.
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