Marie Curie - One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, and today is November 10th.
Today, we’re celebrating World Science Day for Peace and Development, a day dedicated to recognizing science’s power to bridge divides and build a better future. Science has transformed our lives in so many ways, and at its core, it’s really about progress and possibility.
Scientists spend their lives exploring what’s possible, so today, let’s honor that spirit of exploration.
For our quote, let’s turn to one of the greatest explorers of the mind, Marie Curie, who once said:
“One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done.”
Coming from the first woman to win a Nobel Prize – and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields – these words hit home. Marie Curie reminds us that in science, and really in life, the work is never over. There’s always a next step, another question, or a new challenge waiting to be solved. And that’s what makes it exciting, even if it’s exhausting sometimes.
Think of it like a road trip. You might feel great about reaching that first destination, but there’s always more road ahead, more sights to see. Sometimes, we get so focused on what still needs doing – the goals, the challenges – that we forget to look back and appreciate how far we’ve come. But Curie’s words aren’t about overlooking progress; they’re about the gift of never running out of things to strive for. It’s both a gentle nudge and a reminder that the journey is endless.
So today, take a moment to think about the progress you’ve made, however small it might seem, and then ask yourself what’s next. Science and life are about movement, and as Curie’s words remind us, it’s that movement forward that keeps us inspired.
Thank you for joining me on The Daily Quote. Take a little piece of Curie’s spirit with you today, and keep looking toward what’s next. I’m Andrew McGivern, signing off. And I'll see you tomorrow for another Daily Quote.