Dian Fossey Among all researchers who have worked in the African field, I consider myself one of the most fortunate because of the privilege of having been able to study the mountain gorilla. – Dian Fossey African Quotes Field Quotes Fortunate Quotes Gorilla Quotes Mountain Quotes Privilege Quotes Researchers Quotes Study Quotes I had a wonderful contact, especially with Uncle Bert who was an angel and led the whole group over to my side of a steep ravine I could not cross to get over to them. 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.
Binyavanga Wainaina There is no country in the world with the diversity, confidence and talent and black pride like Nigeria. – Binyavanga Wainaina
HistoryMeir Soloveichik When the Temple was destroyed, the Jewish people faced a crisis unlike any other in its history. For centuries, the sacrificial system had served as the primary medium of atonement before the Almighty. – Meir Soloveichik
Andy Dunn The prescience of the founding fathers continues to astonish me. They were freedom fighters. They made America. They gave us this magical country. They also were slaveowners – which is confusing to their legacy. How could such brilliant men have only secured freedom for themselves, but not their wives or their slaves? – Andy Dunn
David Gauke Sometimes you do have to accept your second or third choice in order to avoid an outcome you consider to be even worse. – David Gauke
Louise Linton I befriended a homeless man five years ago, bought him a new set of teeth, helped him get his life on track. A writer for ‘Elle’ spent two hours talking to this guy and discarded almost everything he said. When the story came out, we both were weeping while reading it on the street! – Louise Linton
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