Jonas Salk
(1914-1995)

American Physician, Developed first effective polio vaccine

1955 Congressional Gold Medal
1976 Humanist of the Year
1976 Academy of Achievement Achiever
1977 Presidential Medal of Freedom

birthdate: October 28
birthplace:
New York City

QUOTES

Hope lies in dreams and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams a reality.

I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more.

I have had dreams and I have had nightmares, but I have conquered my nightmares because of my dreams.

It is always with excitement that I wake up in the morning wondering what my intuition will toss up to me, like gifts from the sea. I work with it and rely on it. It's my partner.

Our greatest responsibility is to be good ancestors.

Intuition will tell the thinking mind where to look next.

It is courage based on confidence, not daring, and it is confidence based on experience.

I feel the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more.

 

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