Frans de Waal Quotes

When humans behave murderously, such as inflicting senseless slaughter of innocents in warfare, we like to blame it on some dark, 'animalistic' instinct.

Frans de Waal

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: scientist
  • Nationality: dutch
  • Birth: October 29, 1948

Topics

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When I was a kid, there was this neighborhood beer and wine store that sold old comics for a nickel a piece. I'd load up on old books whenever we went on vacation. Yeah, I have a lot of fond memories of riding in the back of the ol' station wagon and reading 'Mystery in Space' and 'Strange Adventures' as we headed up to Torch Lake.

Jim Starlin

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We will not put a lid on opinions. On the contrary, it is more important than ever that political debates are open and free, even on the most difficult issues. Especially on the most difficult issues. The task is to encourage controversial debates in a form that strengthens democracy.

Jens Stoltenberg

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Former President Shimon Peres was a leader and a statesman, and an especially wonderful friend to all of us. He will be missed dearly.

Andrew Cuomo

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I'm always asking, 'How do you give a guy a new reason to buy a polo?'

Michael Bastian

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You can't prepare for something that you can't prepare for.

Metta World Peace

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So, sometimes, when I'm not happy with my performance and I have to think, I will think in English.

Sophie Marceau

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My focus is on comfort, so I tend to keep it simple and casual - both during and after the basketball season.

Tony Parker

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I am all for trying out various kinds of hair styles. I have even worn a wig earlier in a film where I essayed the part of a woman.

Riteish Deshmukh

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I loved running, but all of a sudden everything hurt so much. I started cycling when Zelda was born.

Robin Williams

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One researcher just determined that African and Indian elephants make each other sick. When a new animal or plant is introduced to a habitat bad things happen. The biggest danger to native wildlife is foreign wildlife.

Robert T. Bakker

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Most critics of gender division are women, and they're worried about girls and the roles presented for them by gendered entertainments. They are quite right to be. Telling girls that the cars and the guns are beyond their domain of expertise, and that they should content themselves with clothes and friendships, is limiting.

Russell Smith

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Working next to Glenn Close was unreal. I kept saying, 'I'm gonna pinch myself, this is a dream.' She's one of the most respected actresses in the world, and I respect her so much.

Mikaela Hoover

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