Linus Carl Pauling (1901-1994)

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By Linus Pauling

On presentation of the Nobel Prize, 10 Dec 1954:

"Perhaps as one of the older generation, I should preach a little sermon to you, but I do not propose to do so. I shall, instead give you a word of advice about how to behave toward your elders. When an old and distinguished person speaks to you, listen to him carefully and with respect — but do not believe him. Never put your trust in anything but your own intellect. Your elder, no matter whether he has gray hair or has lost his hair, no matter whether he is a Nobel Laureate, may be wrong. The world progresses, year by year, century by century, as the members of the younger generation find out what was wrong among the things that their elders said. So you must always be skeptical — always think for yourself."
"I liked mathematics because you could be perfect ..."
David Harker: "Dr. Pauling, how do you have so many good ideas?"
Linus Pauling: "Well, David, I have a lot of ideas and throw away the bad ones."
"You must always search for truth. Truth does not depend upon the point of view. If your neighbor does not see things as you do, then you must search for the truth. If a statement is made in one country but not another, then you must search for the truth."
"We are not the flower of civilization. We are but the immature bud of a civilization yet to come. We are the children of the dawn, witnessing the approach of day. We bask in the dim prophecies of the rising sun, knowing, even in our inexperience, that something glorious is to come; for it is from us that greater beings will grow, to develop in the light of the sun that shall know no setting."

About Linus Pauling

Warren Weaver, Rockefeller Foundation, 1932:

"[Pauling] has a speculative mind of the first order, great analytical ability, and the genius to keep in close and inspiring touch with experimental work ... [He] is nearly universally rated as the leading theoretical chemist of the world."
Linus Pauling, Jr., 1993:

"As my father's son I am certainly among his fondest admirers. Now I have ample evidence that all over the nation, and elsewhere in the world, innumerable people share my affection and admiration in their own ways. They not only admire but love him.... They feel a personal connection, a strong bond, with his values — his valiant anti-nuclear-testing stance, his dedication to world peace, his emphasis on vitamin C as a valuable nutrient for both prevention and treatment of disease, his compassion for the human condition of suffering. For a number of our supporters, Linus Pauling may be the closest embodiment, in this age of uncertainty, amorality, and constant conflict, of a living universal hero."

Books by or about Linus Pauling

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Alternative Health Care Resources: A Directory and Guide: Brett Jason Sinclair, Linus Pauling / 1992
The Architecture of Molecules: Linus Carl Pauling
The Best of Health: The 101 Best Books: Sheldon Zerden, et al / 1989
Brain Allergies: The Psychonutrient Connection Including Brain Allergies Today: An Update: William H. Philpott, et al / 1987
Cancer and Vitamin C: A Discussion of the Nature, Causes, Prevention, and Treatment of Cancer With Special Reference to the Value of Vitamin C: Ewan Cameron, Linus Pauling (Contributor) / 1993
Chemical Bond: A Brief Introduction to Modern Structural Chemistry: Linus C. Pauling
Chemistry: Linus Carl Pauling
Dr. Newbold's Type A/Type B Weight Loss Book: H. L. Newbold, Linus Pauling (Photographer) / 1991
Drug Legalization: For and Against (For and Against ; V. 1): Rod L. Evans (Editor), et al / 1992
Force of Nature: The Life of Linus Pauling: Thomas Hager
General Chemistry: Linus Pauling / 1989
How to Live Longer and Feel Better: Linus Pauling / 1996
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Linus Pauling, E. Bright Wilson / 1985
Lifelong Quest for Peace: Pauling, et al / 1992
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Linus Pauling: A Life in Science and Politics: Ted Goertzel, et al / 1996
Linus Pauling: A Man and His Science: Anthony Serafini
Linus Pauling: Investigating the Magic Within (Innovative Minds): Victoria Sherrow / 1997
Linus Pauling: Scientist and Advocate (Makers of Modern Science): David E., Ed.D. Newton / 1994
Linus Pauling and the Chemistry of Life: And the Chemistry of Life (Oxford Portraits in Science): Tom Hager / 1998
Linus Pauling in His Own Words: Selected Writings, Speeches, and Interviews: Linus Pauling (Introduction), et al / 1995
Linus Pauling On Peace -- A Scientist Speaks Out on Humanism and World Survival: Barbara Marinacci (Editor), et al / 1998
Linus Pauling Scientist and Crusader: Florence Meiman White
Molecules in Natural Science and Medicine: An Encomium for Linus Pauling: Zvonimir B. Maksic, Mirjana Eckert-Maksic
The Nature of the Chemical Bond and the Structure of Molecules and Crystals: An Introduction to Modern Structural Chemistry: Linus Carl Pauling / 1960
No More War: Linus Pauling
Putting It All Together: The New Orthomolecular Nutrition: Abram Hoffer, et al / 1996
Roots of Molecular Medicine: A Tribute to Linus Pauling: Richard P. Heumer (Editor)
Selected Papers of Linus Pauling (World Scientific Series in 20th Century Chemistry , Vol. 1): Linus Pauling, et al / 1999
Selected Papers of Linus Pauling (World Scientific Series in 20th Century Chemistry , Vol. 2): Linus Pauling, et al / 1997
Vitamin C & Cancer: Abram Hoffer, Linus Pauling (Contributor) / 1999
Vitamin C and the Common Cold: Linus Pauling
Vitamin C the Common Cold and the Flu: Linus Pauling

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