Quotation by

Hans Selye

Man should not try to avoid stress any more than he would shun food, love or exercise.

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Hans Selye is saying that stress is a natural and necessary part of life, just like eating, loving, or exercising. Instead of running away from stress, we should accept it because it plays an important role in our growth and survival.

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