Hans Selye Professions : Doctor Born : January 26, 1907 Died : October 16, 1982 Browse All Authors Top 33 quotes by Hans Selye 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. Hans Selye elements chance research Random search for data on ... off-chance is hardly scientific. A questionnaire on 'Intellectual Immoralities' was circulated by a well-known institution. 'Intellectual Immorality No. 4' read: 'Generalizing beyond one's data'. [Wilder Dwight] Bancroft asked whether it would not be more correct to word question no. 4 'Not generalizing beyond one's data. Hans Selye data intellectual science Leaders are leaders only as long as they have the respect and loyalty of their followers. Hans Selye loyalty leader long Who would enjoy a life of no runs, no hits, no errors? Hans Selye enjoy errors running I doubt that Fleming could have obtained a grant for the discovery of penicillin on that basis [a requirement for highly detailed research plans] because he could not have said, 'I propose to have an accident in a culture so that it will be spoiled by a mould falling on it, and I propose to recognize the possibility of extracting an antibiotic from this mould.' Hans Selye discovery science fall Even after the greatest defeats, the depressing thought of being a failure is best combated by taking stock of all your past achievements. Hans Selye depressing failure past 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. Hans Selye purpose faith science Almost no germ is unconditionally dangerous to man; its disease-producing ability depends upon the body's resistance. Hans Selye health healing men Unlock your natural drives by doing what you enjoy. Hans Selye enjoy motivation natural As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation. Hans Selye approval-of-others self-esteem fear Complete freedom from stress is death Hans Selye complete-freedom stress The true scientist never loses the faculty of amazement. Hans Selye faculty scientist science The builder of the best racing car is not necessarily its best driver. Hans Selye drivers car racing Similar Authors Anson Jones doctor Andreas Libavius doctor Alan McGlashan doctor Benjamin Carson doctor Dr. Brian Goldman doctor Denis Parsons Burkitt doctor All Authors
