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Gorillas are almost altruistic in nature. There's very…

“Gorillas are almost altruistic in nature. There's very little if any 'me-itis.' When I get back to civilization I'm always appalled by 'me, me, me.'” quote by Dian Fossey
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“Gorillas are almost altruistic in nature. There's very little if any 'me-itis.' When I get back to civilization I'm always appalled by 'me, me, me.'”

Dian Fossey

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Gorillas display natural altruism, contrasting sharply with human selfishness observed in modern society.

In simple terms: Gorillas are altruistic; humans often selfish.

Key Takeaway

Learn from gorilla altruism.

Themes

altruism human nature comparison

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

reflective philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conservation work
  • team collaboration
  • community service
  • education programs

Key Concepts

ethology psychology social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can we learn from gorilla social behavior?
  • How can we reduce selfish tendencies?
A Different Perspective

Human behavior is complex; not all humans are selfish.

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