Aims
The aims of the Wolf Foundation are:
- To award prizes to outstanding scientists and artists for achievements in the interest of mankind and friendly relations among peoples. The prize is awarded irrespective of nationality, race, color, religion, sex or political views.
- To award scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students, and grants to scientists engaged in research at institutions of higher education in Israel.
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“Nature seems to have treasured up the depth of our mind talents and abilities that we are not aware of; it is the privilege of the passions alone to bring them to light, and to direct us sometimes to surer and more excellent aims than conscious effort could.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)
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