“We bestow on others praise in which we do not believe, on condition that in return they bestow upon us praise in which we do.”
Quote by Jean Rostand
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Jean Rostand
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. more
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