Affectionate Quote by Jane Goodall
“There are certain characteristics that define a good chimp mother. She is patient, she is protective but she is not over-protective - that is really important. She is tolerant, but she can impose discipline. She is affectionate. She plays. And the most important of all: she is supportive.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “The Goodall Way”, 2009
A good chimp mother balances patience, protection, discipline, affection, playfulness, and support.
In simple terms: Motherhood blends patience, protection, discipline, affection, play, and support.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate balanced nurturing.
Themes
parenting
animal behavior
leadership
balance
Mood
warm
insightful
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- raising children
- team management
- animal care
- education
Key Concepts
psychology
ethology
caregiving
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you set boundaries without being over‑protective?
- What role does play have in learning?
A Different Perspective
Balancing discipline with affection can be challenging.
![“If I do manage to come up with a scheme [to naming], however, I stick to it, which is why my cats are named after gods-Loki and Athena, who are, respectively, absolutely straightforward and affectionate, and dumber than dirt. I learned my lesson. I will name my next cat 'Satan' or 'Marduk' or…” quote by Ursula Vernon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/85d/ursula-vernon-21101_affectionate_if-i-do-manage-to-come-up-with-a-scheme_100482.jpg)
