Jean Rostand Professions : Biologist Born : October 30, 1894 Died : September 4, 1977 Browse All Authors Top 87 quotes by Jean Rostand Somebody told me I should put a pebble in my mouth to cure my stuttering. Well, I tried it, and during a scene I swallowed the pebble. That was the end of that. Jean Rostand pebbles scene mouths Whether man is disposed to yield to nature or to oppose her, he cannot do without a correct understanding of her language Jean Rostand yield understanding men Kill one man and you are a murderer. Kill millions and you are a conqueror. Kill all and you are a God. Jean Rostand My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists. Jean Rostand The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why. Jean Rostand To be an adult is to be alone. Jean Rostand Nothing is more admirable than the fortitude with which millionaires tolerate the disadvantages of their wealth. Jean Rostand more nothing tolerate wealth Similar Authors Anne Wojcicki biologist Alfred Kinsey biologist Alexander Fleming biologist Alain Bombard biologist Bert Holldobler biologist Barry Commoner biologist All Authors