I couldn't possibly have become a member of this institute if I hadn't founded it myself. - Jonas Salk

I have the impression that the new generation of young people, are coming up on the scene with a sense "ancestorhood", and with more wisdom than was evident before. I think this comes about as a matter of necessity — Almost as if there is something in us that is innate, something inherent in us, that is destined for a longer term, rather than a shorter term future.

Know what is the purpose of life that you are inclined to serve, that you are drawn to. Do what makes your heart leap rather than simply follow some style or fashion. Not everyone can or should be a scientist. Not everyone can or should be any one thing. People need to know what kind of purpose they can serve.

Parte de la gran inquietud y de los trastornos del mundo actual se deben no tanto al cambio mismo como al paso acelerado en que se produce el cambio.