“Hans Selye, the pioneer in the understanding of human stress, was often asked the following question: "What is the most stressful condition a person can face?" His unexpected response: "Not having something to BELIEVE in.” — Hans Selye Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Leaders are leaders only as long as they have the respect and loyalty of their followers. — Hans Selye Copy Share Image
Stress, in addition to being itself, was also the cause of itself, and the result of itself. — Hans Selye Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Every stress leaves an indelible scar, and the organism pays for its survival after a stressful situation by becoming a little older. — Hans Selye Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Gratitude conserves the vital energies of a person more than any other attitude tested. — Hans Selye Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one. — Hans Selye Copy Share Image
