Believe Quote by Jane Goodall
“Terrorism is usually fueled by poverty, and the fanatical faith of the terrorists who truly believe that the more people they kill who do not subscribe to their faith, the greater their reward in heaven.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Environmental Conference, 2005
She links terrorism to poverty and extremist belief, suggesting that killing non‑believers is seen as a reward.
In simple terms: Terrorism stems from poverty and fanaticism.
Address root causes of extremism.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community outreach
- education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reduce poverty to curb terrorism?
- What non‑economic factors fuel extremism?
Not all terrorism is driven by poverty; ideology also plays a role.