"Progress depends on our brain. The most important part of our brain, that which is neocortical, must..." — Rita Levi-Montalcini

I told Mother of my decision to study medicine. She encouraged me to speak to Father... I began in a roundabout way... He listened, looking at me with that serious and penetrating gaze of his that caused me such trepidation, and asked whether I knew what I wanted to do.

I say to the young, be happy that you were born in Italy because of the beauty of the human capital, both masculine and feminine, of this country... No other country has such human capital.

My life has been enriched by excellent human relations, work and interests. I have never felt lonely.

At 100, I have a mind that is superior - thanks to experience - than when I was 20.