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“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.”

Quote by Jean Rostand

Book:The substance of man

Work

The substance of man

This book delves into the essence of human being, examining the complexities of the human condition and the nature of reality. more

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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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