Let excellence and integrity guide your life, even when recognition comes slowly or not at all.

Accept that science advances through patience, collaboration, and the willingness to revise one’s beliefs.

Be humble before nature: the universe is more complex than our theories, and reality should have the final word.

Believe that talent should be judged by merit, not by gender, nationality, or social background.

Respect the power of education and lifelong learning as the foundation of scientific and personal growth.

Use your abilities to contribute to knowledge that benefits everyone, not just yourself.