[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
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dian Fossey highlights that gorillas are misunderstood and unjustly portrayed negatively.
In this quote, Dian Fossey emphasizes the ongoing efforts to study gorillas and their significance in understanding humanity's relationship with great apes. She points out that despite her research being incomplete, it is evident that gorillas have been unfairly judged and misrepresented, urging a reevaluation of their true nature and value.
Themes
GorillaNatureMisunderstoodResearchGreat ApesConservation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about wildlife conservation, this quote could be used to highlight the importance of understanding and protecting gorillas.
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