Dian Fossey

It is true that there comes a time when I do literally dream about McDonald's. I dream of supermarkets and drug stores,…

— Dian Fossey

The Parc des Volcans in Rwanda, where I conduct most of my studies, is heavily infested with poachers and herdsmen, whose cattle…

— Dian Fossey

I feel more comfortable with gorillas than people. I can anticipate what a gorilla's going to do, and they're purely motivated.

— Dian Fossey

Among all researchers who have worked in the African field, I consider myself one of the most fortunate because of the privilege…

— Dian Fossey

I have no friends. The more you learn about the dignity of the gorilla, the more you want to avoid people.

— Dian Fossey

Play seems to be one of the first activities inhibited by the presence of an observer until a group becomes well habituated.…

— Dian Fossey

I had this great urge... I had it the day I was born. Some may call it destiny. My parents and friends…

— Dian Fossey

[My] excursions provided a unique opportunity for observing [the gorillas' behavior] in their natural habitat... Then, all too soon, the infants were…

— Dian Fossey

The more you learn about the dignity of the gorilla, the more you want to avoid people.

— Dian Fossey