“As thy days so shall thy strength be.”

Today is the 81st Birthday of one of my idols, Dr. Jane Goodall. A renowned primatologist, conservationist and UN Messenger of Peace…her many projects and perseverance are a constant source of inspiration. Its hard to believe that she was my age when she moved to Africa and lived in a forest studying Chimpanzees. An incredible woman. Here is an illustration I drew today to pay tribute to her work. 

When asked for words of wisdom in one of her interviews, she mentioned her grandmother’s favorite quote: “As thy days so shall thy strength be”. I love it because it reminds us to use your time well, not waste your skills and talents, and how important it is to persevere and keep going in your efforts - giving you energy and vigor in return.