Marie Curie

Physics Polish-French 1867 – 1934 208 quotes

Pioneer in radioactivity, first woman to win Nobel Prize

Quotes by Marie Curie

I am very sad, very sad. I think of Pierre all the time. I cannot get used to the idea that he is no longer here.

Diary entry after Pierre's death 1906

I am working very hard, and I am very tired. But I must continue.

Letter to her brother-in-law, Kazimierz Dłuski 1906

I am very happy to be able to work in the laboratory. It is my life.

Letter to her sister Bronia 1894

I have tried to keep my mind free from the influence of others, and to think for myself.

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I am very much absorbed in my work, and I am very happy.

Letter to her sister Bronia 1894

I am very tired, but I must continue. I have so much to do.

Letter to her brother-in-law, Kazimierz Dłuski 1906

I am very happy to be able to work for science, for humanity.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very much interested in the future of science, and I hope that it will bring much good to humanity.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very grateful for all the help I have received, and I hope that I can repay it by my work.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very much in love with my work, and I hope that I can continue it for a long time.

Letter to her sister Bronia 1894

I am very happy to be able to contribute to the progress of science.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very much interested in the education of women, and I hope that they will have more opportunities in the future.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very happy to be able to work with my husband, and I hope that we can continue our collaboration for a long time.

Letter to her sister Bronia 1897

I am very much interested in the application of science to medicine, and I hope that it will bring much good to humanity.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very happy to be able to work in a free country, where I can pursue my scientific research without hindrance.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very much interested in the international cooperation of scientists, and I hope that it will lead to a better understanding among nations.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very happy to be able to inspire young people to pursue scientific careers, and I hope that they will contribute to the progress of humanity.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very much interested in the popularization of science, and I hope that more people will understand its importance.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very happy to be able to work in a field that has brought so much good to humanity, and I hope that it will continue to do so.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very much interested in the ethical implications of scientific discoveries, and I hope that scientists will always use their knowledge for the benefit of humanity.

Speech in the United States 1921