Jean Rostand (October 30, 1894, Paris – September 4, 1977, Ville-d’Avray) was a French biologist and philosopher.
Active as an experimental biologist, Rostand became famous for his work as a science writer, as well as a philosopher and an activist. His scientific work covered a variety of biological fields such as amphibian embryology, parthenogenesis and teratogeny, while his literary output extended into popular science, history of science and philosophy. His work in the area of cryogenics gave the idea of cryonics to Robert Ettinger.
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“In politics, yesterday’s lie is attacked only to flatter today’s.”
—Jean Rostand (1894–1977)
“Renown? I’ve already got more of it than those I respect, and will never have as much as those for whom I feel contempt.”
—Jean Rostand (1894–1977)