Hans Selye

“The element of chance in basic research is overrated. Chance is a lady who smiles only upon those few who know how to make her smile.”

“Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.”

“As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation.”

“Every stress leaves an indelible scar, and the organism pays for its survival after a stressful situation by becoming a little older.”

“If you want to live a long life, focus on making contributions.”

“Its not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.”

“Man should not try to avoid stress any more than he would shun food, love or exercise.”