I should thank Mussolini for having declared me to be of an inferior race. This led me to the joy of working, not any more, unfortunately, in university institutes but in a bedroom. Rita Levi-Montalcini bedroomdeclareinferior Change image and share on social
A child from the age of 2 or 3 absorbs what is in the environment and what generates hatred for anyone perceived to be different. Rita Levi-Montalcini absorbagechild Change image and share on social
Above all, don't fear difficult moments. The best comes from them. Rita Levi-Montalcini difficultfearmoment Change image and share on social
After centuries of dormancy, young women... can now look toward a future moulded by their own hands. Rita Levi-Montalcini centurydormancyfuture Change image and share on social
I say to the young, be happy that you were born in Italy because of the beauty of the human capital, both masculine and feminine, of this country... No other country has such human capital. Rita Levi-Montalcini bearbeautycapital Change image and share on social
It is imperfection - not perfection - that is the end result of the program written into that formidably complex engine that is the human brain, and of the influences exerted upon us by the environment and whoever takes care of us during the long years of our physical, psychological and intellectual development. Rita Levi-Montalcini braincarecomplex share on social
Progress depends on our brain. The most important part of our brain, that which is neocortical, must be used to help others and not just to make discoveries. Rita Levi-Montalcini braindependdiscovery Change image and share on social
The four of us enjoyed a most wonderful family atmosphere filled with love and reciprocal devotion. Both parents were highly cultured and instilled in us their high appreciation of intellectual pursuit. It was, however, a typical Victorian style of life, all decisions being taken by the head of the family, the husband and father. Rita Levi-Montalcini appreciationatmosphereculture share on social
My life has been enriched by excellent human relations, work and interests. I have never felt lonely. Rita Levi-Montalcini enrichexcellentfelt Change image and share on social
Babies did not attract me, and I was altogether without the maternal sense so highly developed in small and adolescent girls. Rita Levi-Montalcini adolescentaltogetherattract Change image and share on social