Aimlessness 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…

— Hans Selye

To remain healthy a man must have some goal, some purpose in life that he can respect and be proud to work for.

— Hans Selye

Leaders are leaders only as long as they have the respect and loyalty of their followers.

— Hans Selye

Stress is the spice of life.

— Hans Selye

Stress, in addition to being itself, was also the cause of itself, and the result of itself.

— Hans Selye

Stress is not necessarily something bad it all depends on how you take it. The stress of exhilarating, creative successful work is beneficial, while…

— Hans Selye

Every stress leaves an indelible scar, and the organism pays for its survival after a stressful situation by becoming a little older.

— Hans Selye

My advice to any young person at the beginning of their career is to try to look for the mere outlines of big things…

— Hans Selye

Gratitude conserves the vital energies of a person more than any other attitude tested.

— Hans Selye

As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation.

— Hans Selye

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

Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.

— Hans Selye

The builder of the best racing car is not necessarily its best driver.

— Hans Selye

The fairest thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true science. He who…

— Hans Selye

To make a great dream come true, you must first have a great dream.

— Hans Selye