Mary Leakey quotes

Mary Leakey was a British paleoanthropologist renowned for her groundbreaking discoveries in East Africa. Her work greatly expanded knowledge about early human ancestors and prehistoric cultures. She made significant contributions to the understanding of human evolution and inspired future generations of researchers. Here are 9 of her quotes:

I had never passed a single school exam, and clearly never would.

Mary Leakey

I'd rather be in a tent than in a house.

Mary Leakey

Basically, I have been compelled by curiosity.

Mary Leakey

You only find what you are looking for, really, if the truth be known.

Mary Leakey

No amounts of stone and bone could yield the kinds of information that the paintings gave so freely.

Mary Leakey

I never felt interpretation was my job.

Mary Leakey

I go once a year to the Serengeti to see the wildebeest migrations because that means a lot to me, but I avoid Olduvai if I can because it is a ruin. It is most depressing.

Mary Leakey

Theories come and go, but fundamental data always remains.

Mary Leakey