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Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas. — Marie Curie · Smartyfair

Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.

Marie Curie1867–1934 · scientist · 1800s-1900s Poland & FranceMarie Curie was a scientist who discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, and pioneered early research on radioactivity.8 quotes

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Spend less time wondering about people and more on wondering about ideas.

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