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 happy to be able to work in a field that allows me to explore the mysteries of the universe, and I hope that I can continue to do so for a long time.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very much interested in the history of science, and I hope that future generations will learn from the achievements and mistakes of the past.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very happy to be able to work in a field that constantly challenges my intellect, and I hope that I can continue to learn and grow.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very much interested in the role of women in science, and I hope that they will have equal opportunities to pursue their passions.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very happy to be able to work in a field that has no boundaries, and I hope that science will continue to unite people across cultures and nations.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very much interested in the practical applications of scientific discoveries, and I hope that they will improve the lives of people around the world.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very happy to be able to work in a field that constantly evolves, and I hope that I can contribute to its future development.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very much interested in the philosophical implications of scientific discoveries, and I hope that they will deepen our understanding of the human condition.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very happy to be able to work in a field that allows me to pursue my curiosity, and I hope that I can continue to ask questions and seek answers.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very much interested in the social responsibility of scientists, and I hope that they will always consider the impact of their work on society.

Speech in the United States 1921

I am very happy to be able to work in a field that has brought me so much joy and fulfillment, and I hope that others will find the same in their pursuits.

Speech in the United States 1921

I have no dress except the one I wear every day. If you are going to be kind enough to give me one, please let it be practical and dark so that I can put it on afterwards to go to the laboratory.

Letter to her sister Bronia, regarding her wedding dress 1895

After all, science is essentially an international thing.

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The result of the first experiments was so encouraging that we resolved to devote the whole of our time to this research.

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My husband and I were so closely united by our affection and our common work that we could not conceive of a life without each other.

Nobel Lecture 1911

The story of radium and of radioactivity is a striking example of the benefits that pure science can bring to humanity.

Speech in the United States 1921

It is a great joy to me to see that the work we have done has been useful to humanity.

Speech in the United States 1921

The first requirement for a scientist is to be interested in things.

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I am a woman and I have a right to be here.

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The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know.

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