Quote by: 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.


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Author Bio


  • NameWangari Maathai
  • DescriptionKenyan environmental and political activist
  • BornApril 1, 1940
  • DiedSeptember 25, 2011
  • CountryKenya
  • ProfessionBiologist; Scientist
  • AwardsNobel Peace Prize; Knight Of The Legion Of Honour; Jawaharlal Nehru Award For International Understanding; Right Livelihood Award; Petra-Kelly-Preis; Sophie Prize; Goldman Environmental Prize; Indira Gandhi Prize; The Nichols-Chancellor's Medal