Quote by Alfred Day Hershey

I can only point out a curious fact. Year after year the Nobel Awards bring a moment of happiness not only to the recipients, not only to colleagues and friends of the recipients, but even to strangers.

I can only point out a curious fact. Year after year the Nob

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This quote suggests that the Nobel Awards, which annually honor outstanding contributions in various fields, have a wide-reaching impact beyond just the recipients themselves. It highlights how these awards generate happiness, not only among the winners and their close acquaintances, but even among unspecified individuals who are essentially strangers to the awardees. The quote alludes to the positive ripple effect of the Nobel Awards, symbolizing how recognition of excellence can bring joy and inspiration to both direct and indirect beneficiaries within society.

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