QOTD: Rita Levi-Montalcini
- July 12th, 2010
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“Above all, don’t fear difficult moments. The best comes from them.” Rita Levi-Montalcini (1909 – ) Italian scientist, senator, & Nobel Prize winner
“Above all, don’t fear difficult moments. The best comes from them.” Rita Levi-Montalcini (1909 – ) Italian scientist, senator, & Nobel Prize winner
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