There is a German proverb - One has only to die to be praised.
Whether Alfred Nobel had not heard it or not but he set an example to prove to this world that people could be praised during their lifetimes.
Alfred Nobel documented his famous will embellished with a novel and unprecedented thought. What he desired was to venerate outclass individuals who contributed to the comfort of mankind. .
He wanted to confer the awards in five distinct fields namely - physics, chemistry, peace, literature and medicine (physiology). For the last 98 years, the Nobel foundation has been conferring the Nobel prizes to those whose virtues have beautified mankind. Not only this, the Nobel foundation added another category namely Economic Sciences in the year 1969, based on a donation received from the Bank of Sweden.
The Swedes have proven that they are an exceptional nation, as the Nobel prize ceremony has very much become part of their culture - yes it is a regular cultural event held annually. We all know that it is not meant for Swedes alone - it is a truly universal event which is cherished by the world as the most prestigious symbol. Alfred Nobel had emphasized that the meritorious awards should be given on merit alone without giving any weightage to nationality. He wished the accolade the prize to the most worthy aspirant "whether he be Scandinavian or not". Infact , it is this spirit which culminated in making the most of the qualities of people to make this world a better place. The Swedes really celebrate the Nobel Award ceremony and that too in the severe cold winter in December every year. It is really worth to participate in the event which is excellently planned and organized with an unmatched display of conscience and gesture. It is the attitude - yes, the attitude, which counts and the Swedes can be termed as perfect role models in demonstrating this behavior. There is a message of appreciation and recognition - the message of admiration and adornment - during the lifetime of the Nobel laureates.
What is the Nobel Prize for economics? ... The Nobel Prize was named after Alfred Nobel. ... The Nobel Prize began to be awarded in 1969. ... How do people get elected to win the Nobel Prize for Economics? ... There have been fifty-one people awarded with the Nobel Prize in economics. ...
In 1968, the Sveriges Riksbank (Bank of Sweden) instituted the Prize in Economic Sciences in memory of Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel Prize. ... THE MAN BBEHIND THE PRIZE: DR.ALFRED BERNHARD NOBEL (Oct. 21, 1833-Dec. 10, 1896): Dr. Nobel was a Swedish engineer and chemist who invented dynamite in 1866. ... THE NOBEL FOUNDATION: The Nobel Foundation was established at the beginning of the century to give effect of the wishes expressed by Alfred Nobel in his Will. ... The most important task of the Nobel Foundation is that of managing the large fortune from which the Nobel Prizes are awa...
Alfred Nobel documented his famous will embellished with a novel and unprecedented thought. ... For the last 98 years, the Nobel foundation has been conferring the Nobel prizes to those whose virtues have beautified mankind. ... The Swedes really celebrate the Nobel Award ceremony and that too in the severe cold winter in December every year. ... Each and every word of the will of Alfred Nobel has this message. ... The Noble Foundation has been managing the funds successfully to accomplish the task bestowed upon them by Alfred Nobel. ...
Alfred Nobel, a Swedish chemist and a very skillful business man, was born in Stockholm on October 21, 1833. Nobel's fathers name was Immanuel and was also a great engineer and inventor who built many bridges and buildings in Stockholm. ... In Stockholm, the Nobel family began experimenting with nitroglycerin. ... Over the years since Nobel's death, the industry that he founded has undergone dramatic change. ... However, the significance of explosives was never fully appreciated during Nobel's own lifetime. ...
Alfred Nobel, one of the greatest chemists known to date, made an amazing discovery of a substance knows as nitroglycerin, an extremely volatile chemical. ... Alfred Nobel died an extremely wealthy, but deeply disturbed man that his invention could be put in someone else's hands in order to kill a fellow human being. In his will Nobel created the Nobel Peace Prizes. The Nobel Peace Prizes are given to those who contribute to the common good in the areas of Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature and Peace. ...
Alfred Nobel had many industries that he sold his explosives from. ... Alfred Nobel moved around constantly, he had many factories around Europe and many connections. ... Another invention that Nobel made was ballistite in 1888. ... Nobel's death on December 10, 1896, was sudden he had had a stroke three days earlier. ... This money is the money that is given to the Nobel winners that are recognized on December 10. ...
On behalf of the 2004 graduating class of Nobel Middle School, I would like to welcome you to our commencement ceremony. ... That is why, I am proud to present to you Nobel's graduating class of 2004, the yet prosperous steps of a journey. ...
The Nobel Peace Prize of 1986 was given to author Elie Wiesel for being a strong spiritual leader and guide during a time that seemed, and was, full of hatred, violence, and racism. ... The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded Elie Wiesel the well-deserved prize, and according to the Nobel Prize website, "It is the Committee's opinion that Elie Wiesel has emerged as one of the most important spiritual leaders and guides in an age when violence, repression and racism continue to characterize the world" (Nobel Prize). ... Sanford Sternlicht's article about Elie Wiesel tells us t...