00:00Jane was never the loudest in the room, in fact quite the opposite, but her powerful
00:29message spoke volumes. Of Jane's many superpowers, one that made her both successful as an ethologist
00:39and as an advocate was her ability to carry a quiet and comforting presence, one that when paired
00:49with her witty charisma would disarm the staunchest opponents. She reached across the
00:58chasms that divided people from other animals and across the chasms that divide all of us.
01:09Jane was always firm in her beliefs but never unfeeling in others' views. She was always direct
01:17but never aggressive, always kind but never contentious. She treated all beings on earth
01:23with a civility and respect.
01:37Jane's work is not done. It is now up to each of us to carry her mission, her light,
01:54and her legacy forward for generations to come. Because together we can, together we will,
02:04and together we must. Thank you.
02:18When most of us think about environmental issues, we tend to dwell on destruction and loss.
02:34And I'll admit it's something I've always struggled with myself, but Jane led with hope, always.
02:42She never lingered in despair. She focused on what could be done. She reminded us that change begins
02:51with compassion and that our humanity is our greatest tool. Yes, she could be clear-eyed, even blunt,
03:01about the greed and relentless consumption of our species. But beneath that fierce honesty was an
03:10unwavering, unwavering faith that every voice matters, that we are all connected to the living world,
03:17and that each of us can make a difference. Most people knew her as Jane Goodall, the icon,
03:25the legend. But the Jane I was fortunate enough to get to know was gentle, curious, funny, witty,
03:34and absolutely unstoppable.
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