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Quotes by Jean Rostand
Jean Rostand, born on October 30, 1894, in Paris, was a distinguished French biologist, philosopher, and author whose work profoundly influenced the understanding of genetics and evolution. Renowned for his eloquent writings that bridged science and ethics, Rostand advocated for the responsible use of scientific discoveries. His belief that "Science has made us gods even before we are worthy of being men" encapsulates his thoughts on the moral implications of scientific advancement. Rostand's legacy continues to inspire discussions about the intersection of science, humanity, and responsibility.
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"Stupidity, outrage, vanity, cruelty, iniquity, bad faith, falsehood - we fail to see the whole array when it is facing in the same direction as we."
Jean Rostand
"Never feel remorse for what you have thought about your wife; she has thought much worse things about you."
Jean Rostand
"When a scientist is ahead of his times, it is often through misunderstanding of current, rather than intuition of future truth. In science there is never any error so gross that it won't one day, from some perspective, appear prophetic."
Jean Rostand"A body of work such as Pasteur's is inconceivable in our time: no man would be given a chance to create a whole science. Nowadays a path is scarcely opened up when the crowd begins to pour in."
Jean Rostand