Jonas Salk

Biology American 1914 – 1995 340 quotes

Developed first successful polio vaccine

Quotes by Jonas Salk

The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.

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The greatest challenge for humanity is to evolve beyond our current limitations.

Interview

The greatest discovery is to realize that you are not alone.

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The greatest freedom is to be yourself.

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The greatest power is the power of love.

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The greatest art is the art of living.

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The greatest gift you can give to the world is to be fully alive.

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The greatest journey is the journey within.

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The greatest teacher is experience.

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The greatest wealth is wisdom.

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The greatest challenge is to understand the human condition.

Interview

The greatest hope for the future lies in our ability to cooperate.

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The greatest strength is gentleness.

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The greatest victory is to overcome yourself.

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The greatest good is to live a life of purpose.

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I have had dreams and I have had nightmares, but I have conquered my nightmares because of my dreams.

Interview

Intuition will tell the thinking mind where to look next.

Various speeches and writings

Evolution is about getting better; it's about survival. But survival for what? Survival for more survival? I think we need to redefine the purpose.

Interview

The most important question we must ask ourselves is, 'Are we being good ancestors?'

Speech/Interview 1990

I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more.

Various speeches and writings