It is my express wish that in awarding the prizes no consideration be given to the nationality of the candidates, but that the most worthy shall receive the prize, whether he be Scandinavian or not.
Alfred NobelAbout author
- Author's profession: Scientist
- Nationality: swedish
- Born: October 21, 1833
- Died: December 10, 1896
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