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“The Nobel Prize is fine, but the drugs I've developed are rewards in themselves.” quote by Gertrude B. Elion
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“The Nobel Prize is fine, but the drugs I've developed are rewards in themselves.”

Gertrude B. Elion

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Source Interview: Nobel Lecture, 1988

Winning the Nobel is rewarding, but the real joy comes from creating life‑saving drugs.

In simple terms: Science’s reward is the cure itself.

Key Takeaway

Focus on impact, not accolades.

Themes

science medicine humility

Mood

inspirational humble

Type

scientific motivational

When to use this quote

  • research labs
  • public health initiatives

Key Concepts

drug discovery ethical motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your work?
  • How do you measure success?
A Different Perspective

Recognition can motivate but also distract.

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