Pierre Curie came to see me and showed a simple and sincere sympathy with my student life. Soon he caught the habit of speaking to me of his dream of an existence consecrated entirely to scientific research, and he asked me to share that life. Marie Curie askcatchconsecrate share on social
Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained. Marie Curie attainconfidenceeasy share on social
Unknown in Paris, I was lost in the great city, but the feeling of living there alone, taking care of myself without any aid, did not at all depress me. If sometimes I felt lonesome, my usual state of mind was one of calm and great moral satisfaction. Marie Curie aidcalmcare share on social
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 considered from the point of view of the direct usefulness of it. Marie Curie considerdirectdiscover share on social
Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas. Marie Curie curiousideapeople Change image and share on social
If I see anything vital around me, it is precisely that spirit of adventure, which seems indestructible and is akin to curiosity. Marie Curie adventureakincuriosity Change image and share on social
I am one of those who think like Nobel, that humanity will draw more good than evil from new discoveries. Marie Curie discoverydrawevil Change image and share on social
All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child. Marie Curie childlifemake Change image and share on social
The death of my husband, coming immediately after the general knowledge of the discoveries with which his name is associated, was felt by the public, and especially by the scientific circles, to be a national misfortune. Marie Curie circlecomedeath share on social
I have frequently been questioned, especially by women, of how I could reconcile family life with a scientific career. Well, it has not been easy. Marie Curie careereasyfamily Change image and share on social
