[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.
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When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Recognizing the importance of all living beings helps shift focus from past regrets to future preservation.
This quote by Dian Fossey emphasizes the significance of valuing all forms of life, suggesting that when one understands this value, it allows for a transformative perspective shift. Instead of being bogged down by past mistakes or losses, one becomes more dedicated to safeguarding the future and the vitality of life itself, fostering a mindset oriented towards sustainability and hope.
Themes
LifeFutureValuePreservationSustainability
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental protection, one might say, 'As Dian Fossey wisely noted, when you realize the value of all life, we must focus on the preservation of our future.'
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If mountain gorillas are to survive and propagate, far more active conservation measures urgently need to be undertaken. The question remains, is it already too late?
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When you realize the value of all life, you dwell on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future.
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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.
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The mountain gorilla faces grave danger of extinction - primarily because of the encroachments of native man upon its habitat - and neglect by civilized man, who does not conscientiously protect even the limited areas now allotted for the gorilla's survival.
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