Jane Goodall’s (APS 1988) Words of Wisdom
July 29, 2026
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“The most important thing is to actually think about what you do. To become aware and actually think about the effect of what you do on the environment and on society. That’s key, and that underlies everything else.”
Jane Goodall (1934–2025) was a renowned primatologist and conservationist who worked to protect primates and increase people’s respect for the animal kingdom. Much of her work centered on the behavioral similarities between primates and humans.
