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I don't think that faith, whatever you're being faithful about, really can be scientifically explained. And I don't want to explain this whole life business through truth, science. There's so much mystery. There's so much awe.

Jane Goodall

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Jane Goodall
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: April 3
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