I was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy. Marie Curie More Quotes by Marie Curie More Quotes From Marie Curie It was like a new world opened to me, the world of science, which I was at last permitted to know in all liberty. Marie Curie liberty science world I am among those who think that science has great beauty. Marie Curie fairy-tale scientist thinking After all, science is essentially international, and it is only through lack of the historical sense that national qualities have been attributed to it. Marie Curie historical science history Humanity needs practical men, who get the most out of their work, and, without forgetting the general good, safeguard their own interests. But humanity also needs dreamers, for whom the disinterested development of an enterprise is so captivating that it becomes impossible for them to devote their care to their own material profit. Marie Curie dreamer humanity men If it takes a hundred years, it will be a pity, but I will not cease to work for it as long as I live. Marie Curie perseverance long years In science we must be interested in things, not in persons. Marie Curie accounts science reality I have frequently been questioned, especially by women, of how I could reconcile family life with a scientific career. Well, it has not been easy. Marie Curie family careers easy I shall devote only a few lines to the expression of my belief in the importance of science it is by this daily striving after knowledge that man has raised himself to the unique position he occupies on earth, and that his power and well-being have continually increased. Marie Curie unique science knowledge I have the best husband one could dream of; I could never have imagined finding one like him. He is a true gift of heaven, and the more we live together the more we love each other. Marie Curie husband dream heaven Just remember you will find that one special love that you know is right but for some reason just doesn't last Marie Curie remembers-you remember-you love When one studies strongly radioactive substances special precautions must be taken if one wishes to be able to take delicate measurements. The various objects used in a chemical laboratory and those used in a chemical laboratory, and those which serve for experiments in physics, become radioactive in a short time and act upon photographic plates through black paper. Dust, the air of the room, and one's clothes all become radioactive. Marie Curie clothes taken science Pierre Curie voluntarily exposed his arm to the action of radium for several hours. This resulted in damage resembling a burn that developed progressively and required several months to heal. Henri Becquerel had by accident a similar burn as a result of carrying in his vest pocket a glass tube containing radium salt. He came to tell us of this evil effect of radium, exclaiming in a manner at once delighted and annoyed: "I love it, but I owe it a grudge." Marie Curie annoyed glasses evil I am one of those who think like Nobel, that humanity will draw more good than evil from new discoveries. Marie Curie discovery science thinking I believe international work is a heavy task, but that it is nevertheless indispensable to go through an apprenticeship in it, at the cost of many efforts and also of a real spirit of sacrifice: however imperfect it may be, the work of Geneva has a grandeur that deserves our support. Marie Curie sacrifice real believe We must not forget that when radium was discovered no one knew that it would prove useful in hospitals. Marie Curie discovery-in-science prove forget Stability can only be attained by inactive matter. Marie Curie stability matter I have no dress except the one I wear every day. If you are going to be kind enough to give me one, please let it be practical and dark so that I can put it on afterwards to go to the laboratory. Marie Curie dark giving science Radium is not to enrich any one. It is an element; it is for all people. Marie Curie elements people I was taught the method for advancement is not quick or simple. Marie Curie advancement taught simple Scientist believe in things, not in person Marie Curie scientist chemistry believe
