Bell 1 As one of history’s most admirable women, Marie Curie took every challenge she encountered with poise and conquered it with vigor. She was quoted, “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood” (qtd. in Glance). She, undoubtedly, followed that until her death in 1934. Suffering more hardships than the average person, Marie was still able to accomplish more than a lifetime of successes. Throughout her journey, Marie had several …showed first 75 words of 1756 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1756 total…balanced her love of science with the love of her family. To Marie, there was no other choice but to do everything in life. She was a pioneer of nuclear physics and nuclear medicine. Although her discovery is what ended up contributing to her death, she was still able to accomplish inconceivable dreams. Marie’s exceptional dedication, undying courage, and physical endurance are still to this day inspiration to many young physicists, chemists, and scientists.