Jonas Salk

Biology American 1914 – 1995 340 quotes

Developed first successful polio vaccine

Quotes by Jonas Salk

I'm not saying I'm perfect, but I'm pretty close. And if you disagree, you're probably wrong.

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The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. And sometimes, in having a good story to tell about the fall.

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The mind is everything. What you think you become. So, think about cake. Always think about cake.

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The best way to predict the future is to create it. And sometimes, creating it involves a lot of trial and error. Mostly error.

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Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. And sometimes, the courage to just order pizza.

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The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about. Unless, of course, you're trying to hide.

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Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. And sometimes, those other plans are just a distraction from what's really happening.

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The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. And sometimes, that single step is just to the fridge.

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I don't believe in taking the right decision, I take a decision and make it right. And sometimes, 'making it right' means a lot of apologizing.

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The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. And if you do settle, at least get a good view.

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The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. And sometimes, that fire just needs a good marshmallow.

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The best revenge is massive success. And sometimes, the best revenge is just a really good cup of coffee.

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I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. And sometimes, my decisions involve a lot of chocolate.

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The future depends on what you do today. So, maybe don't hit snooze again. Or do. I'm not your boss.

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What is the most important thing in life? To live it.

I have had a dream, and it has come true. This is the greatest satisfaction a scientist can have.

We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light a candle.

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

The unexamined life is not worth living.

The mind is everything. What you think you become.