Hans Selye Quotes

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

Even after the greatest defeats, the depressing thought of being a failure is best combated by taking stock of all your past achievements.

Who would enjoy a life of no runs, no hits, no errors?

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

To remain healthy a man must have some goal, some purpose in life that he can respect and be proud to work for.

Stress is not necessarily something bad it all depends on how you take it. The stress of exhilarating, creative successful work is beneficial, while that of failure, humiliation or infection is detrimental.

The true scientist never loses the faculty of amazement.