"Some say that AIDS came from the monkeys,……" — Wangari Maathai

"Some say that AIDS came from the monkeys, and I doubt that because we have been living with monkeys from time immemorial, others say it was a curse from God, but I say it cannot be that."

— Wangari Maathai

79 Quotes by Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai has 79 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:

We all share one planet and are one hummanity, there is no escaping this reality.
It gradually became clear that the Green Belt Movement's work with communities to repair the degraded environment could not be…
The essential role of the environment is still marginal in discussions about poverty. While we continue to debate these initiatives,…
We have a responsibility to protect the rights of generations, of all species, that cannot speak for themselves today. The…
People need open space. People need to bring their children into an area where they can play without restriction." And…
You can make a lot of speeches, but the real thing is when you dig a hole, plant a tree,…
As long as there is no trust and confidence that there will be justice and fairness in resource distribution, political…
Anybody can dig a hole and plant a tree. But make sure it survives. You have to nurture it, you…
It is wonderful when you don't have the fear, and a lot of the time I don't ... I focus…
Those of us who have been privileged to receive education, skills, and experiences and even power must be role models…
Using trees as a symbol of peace is in keeping with a widespread African tradition. For example, the elders of…
Every person who has ever achieved anything has been knocked down many times. But all of them picked themselves up…

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In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. The young they keep out of mischief;… — Aristotle
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I've been to enough other countries in the world to know what happens when you have socialized single-payer health care.… — Jello Biafra
Watergate enabled the Democrats to cut off all aid to South Vietnam and ensure American defeat in a war their… — Conrad Black
Anyone that's involved in development has discovered that all the good work that's been done in development has been undone… — Bono
Particularly conservative Christians, I was very angry that they were not involved more in the AIDS emergency. — Bono
U2 was involved in Live Aid, and I ended up going to Ethiopia and working there for some time with… — Bono
You've got to watch the politics of AIDS. The politics of AIDS can work both for and against the victims… — Bono
Wouldn't it be great if you could only get AIDS by giving money to television preachers? — Elayne Boosler
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