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 Copy Share Image
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… — 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
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