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“The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true science. He who knows it not, and can no longer wonder, no longer feel amazement, is as good as dead. We all had this priceless talent when we were young. But as time goes by, many of us lose it. The true scientist never loses the faculty of amazement. It is the essence of his being.”

Science Emotion Wonder Mystery Talent Essence Mysterious Being

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“Adapting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.”

Attitude Positive Stress

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“Cele mai multe dintre tensiunile si frustrarile noastre provin din nevoia compulsiva de a juca rolul unei persoane care nu suntem noi.”

Stress Authenticity

Book:The Stress of Life

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“Indeed, not all attacks—especially the bitter and ridiculing kind leveled at Darwin—are offered in good faith, but for practical purposes it is good policy to assume that they are.”

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Book:From Dream to Discovery: On Being a Scientist

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“The element of chance in basic research is overrated. Chance is a lady who smiles only upon those few who know how to make her smile.”

Science Research

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“As much as we thirst for approval, we dread condemnation.”

Friendship Self Esteem

Author:Hans Selye