The 1,000 Wisest Things Ever Said Wisdom of the Nobel Prize Winners |
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| Author:
| Pratt, David |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84954-483-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2012 |
| Publisher: | Biteback Publishing
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| Imprint: | Robson Press, The |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $11.65 |
Book Description:
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Since 1901 the Nobel Prize has been the hallmark of genius, but Nobel laureates tend to be more than merely brilliant - their idealism, courage and concern for humanity have also made them sources of inspiration and insight. The 1,000 Wisest Things Ever Said is a fascinating collection of quotes from the winners of this most prestigious award. It also includes short biographical sketches of each of the laureates quoted and a brief history of the Nobel Prize. Astute, witty and poignant...
More DescriptionSince 1901 the Nobel Prize has been the hallmark of genius, but Nobel laureates tend to be more than merely brilliant - their idealism, courage and concern for humanity have also made them sources of inspiration and insight. The 1,000 Wisest Things Ever Said is a fascinating collection of quotes from the winners of this most prestigious award. It also includes short biographical sketches of each of the laureates quoted and a brief history of the Nobel Prize. Astute, witty and poignant by turns, these insightful nuggets will inspire and charm, and are a delightful, thought-provoking look at the world through the eyes of some of its wisest men and women.