Elizabeth Marshall Thomas Quotes

Yeah, I try to be really calm.

Boredom is a pleasing antidote for fear

It was because the chimps are so eye-catching, so like us and teach us so much that my work was recognised worldwide.

My idea of serenity - that wonderful word that everybody's trying to get into their life - is call-waiting.

I had been told from school onwards that the best definition of a human being was man the tool-maker - yet I had just watched a chimp tool-maker in action. I remember that day as vividly as if it was yesterday.

Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.

The only time I can really relax is up a tree or somewhere outside. I love being outside.

It's not so much about killing an animal, it's being at peace and you don't have to worry about all the other things that go on. That's a couple of hours a week that you get to escape but it's nice to do that.

When I'm home, I'm relaxed.

Games lubricate the body and the mind.

I feel very peaceful.

I'd distract myself until finally it was a combination of things. The show was over and I had time on my hands. I had taken time and played and just relaxed.

I've never known any trouble than an hour's reading didn't assuage.

Finding some quiet time in your life, I think, is hugely important.

I like to sit in my backyard. I go out on the hammock and sit in silence and kind of meditate. Nature is calming, and it's nice to go out there and clear my head.

I've always found the rain very calming.

If people are cool, then they are not stressed. I pity the fool that don't be cool.

It's so important to read a book before bed and do some weird stretching.

I want peace in my life.

I think that comfort is underrated in a lot of ways.

I love paddle boarding. It gives me that feeling of peace as well as an opportunity to enjoy nature's true beauty.

When you play angry, you can't focus.

Comfort is key for me.

When I sing, I feel calm.

I'm quite calm when all is well.