Marie Curie — "I believe that every woman who has a scientific career should be able to combine…"

"I was very much absorbed in the study of physics and chemistry."

"We must not forget that when radium was discovered no one knew that it would prove useful in hospitals. The work was one of pure science. And this is a proof that scientific work must not be considere…"

"I had to work for my living, and I had to study. It was a very hard time for me."

"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 for laboratory work. And I am proud of …"

"The greatest scientists are artists as well."