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Alfred Nobel's discoveries are characteristic; powerful explosives can help men perform admirable tasks. They are also a means to terrible destruction in the hands of the great criminals who lead peoples to war.
Pierre Curie
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"Alfred Nobel's discoveries are characteristic; powerful explosives can help men perform admirable tasks. They are also a means to terrible destruction in the hands of the great criminals who lead peoples to war."
— Pierre Curie #warpeace

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Alfred Nobel's discoveries are characteristic; powerful explosives can help men perform admirable tasks. They are also a means to terrible destruction in the hands of the great criminals who lead peoples to war. — Pierre Curie

About Pierre Curie

Pierre Curie was a Scientist from France (1859–1906).

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This quote is attributed to Pierre Curie, a Scientist from France.
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Pierre Curie lived from 1859 – 1906.
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