Amiss in the Mist: A Year Without Jane

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I don't remember a time in my life when I wasn't captivated with, or inspired by, Jane Goodall.

Quotes from the woman whose worldview was shaped by insights and kinships few will ever encounter:

"The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves".

"That is our hope. Because if we all start listening and helping, then surely, together, we can make the world a better place for all living things. Can’t we?"

"The tree I had in the garden as a child, my beech tree, I used to climb up there and spend hours. I took my homework up there, my books, I went up there if I was sad, and it just felt very good to be up there among the green leaves and the birds and the sky."

“Only when our clever brain and our human heart work together in harmony can we achieve our true potential.”
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“The greatest danger to our future is apathy.”

"It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us."

"The wisdom of people who live close to the land should not be ignored, They have survived for generations because they understood the balance.”

"We can't leave people in abject poverty, so we need to raise the standard of living for 80% of the world's people, while bringing it down considerably for the 20% who are destroying our natural resources."

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A medium, wide eye-level shot features a silverback gorilla on the right, facing a blurry silhouette of a human on the left. The gorilla is on the right, facing left and profile. Its body is covered in dark fur, which is partially blended into the dark background, but its distinctive head and shoulders are visible. Its head is slightly bowed, with its dark, expressive eyes directed towards the human. The gorilla's right arm is raised, with its large hand reaching out towards the human, as if trying to touch them. The human on the left is a dark silhouette, with their features obscured by the darkness. Their body is also covered in dark clothing, and they are standing facing the gorilla. Their right arm is also raised, with their hand reaching out towards the gorilla's hand, as if trying to reach out. The background is a dense, dark forest, with the silhouettes of trees and foliage visible in the darkness. The lighting is dim and atmospheric, with a soft glow illuminating the gorilla and the human, casting subtle shadows on the ground and creating a sense of mystery and intimacy.