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Biologist

Jean Rostand was a French biologist renowned for his research in cytogenetics. His work had a profound impact on understanding the transmission of genetic information and the mechanisms of cell division.

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Famous Jean Rostand Quotes

“Think? Why think! We have computers to do that for us.”

Thinking Computer Classroom Computer Technology

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“To reflect is to disturb one's thoughts.”

Thinking

Book:The substance of man

Source: The substance of man

“I still understand a few words in life, but I no longer think they make a sentence.”

Thinking Stills Understanding Sentences Few Words

Book:The substance of man

Source: The substance of man

“To say of men that they are bad is to say they are worse than we think we are, or worse than the ideal man whose image we have built up on the basis of a certain few.”

Thinking Men Certain Judgment Built Ideals Bases Ideal Man

Book:The substance of man

Source: The substance of man

“I think I am one of those who can manage not to take on a completely different appearance under their own glance.”

Thinking Different Appearance Manage Glances

Book:The substance of man

Source: The substance of man

About the Author

Born: October 30, 1894
Died: September 4, 1977
Known for: Biologist
Quotes: 82

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