Rita Levi-Montalcini

Developmental Biologist Italian-American 1909 – 2012

Discovered nerve growth factor.

378 quotes

"Humor helps us survive the difficult moments of scientific uncertainty."
Humor
"Gratitude opens the door to deeper understanding."
Gratitude
"The cost of ignorance is far greater than the cost of education."
Education
"In every ending, there is the possibility of a new beginning."
Change
"Love of one's work is the greatest motivation."
Love
"The truth may be complex, but it is always worth pursuing."
Truth
"We inherit the earth from our ancestors and must pass it to our descendants."
Family
"Creativity flourishes when we free ourselves from fear of failure."
Creativity
"The path to wisdom is paved with questions and failures."
Wisdom
"Friendship in science is built on shared passion for discovery."
Friendship
"Every moment is an opportunity to learn something new."
Time
"The human brain is the greatest mystery we have yet to solve."
Science
"We must never stop being amazed by the ordinary."
"Perseverance is not about being strong; it is about being stubborn in pursuit of truth."
Perseverance
"The greatest gift we can give is the gift of knowledge."
Kindness
"Peace within oneself leads to peace with the world."
Peace
"I have always believed that love of nature and love of science go hand in hand."
Nature
"The warrior's spirit in science is the refusal to accept defeat."
Courage
"We are all students of life, no matter how much we think we know."
"The future belongs to those who can imagine it."
Imagination
"Success is not measured in fame or fortune, but in contribution to human knowledge."
Success
"The mind's capacity for wonder is its greatest power."
Power
"In the laboratory of life, every experience is a valid experiment."
Life
"Hope is the belief that tomorrow we will understand what today confuses us."
Hope
"The beauty of nature teaches us humility."
Beauty
"We must be willing to stand alone for what we believe to be true."
Courage
"Time is the greatest teacher, and regret is its lesson."
Time
"The pursuit of truth requires both passion and patience."
Patience
"Every discovery is built on the foundation of previous failures."
Knowledge
"We must learn to embrace uncertainty as part of the scientific process."
Wisdom