Memories and comments on the last 42 years in the Nencki Institute as seen through the eyes of a former director.

The author describes his 42 years in the Nencki Institute (1976-2018), with special emphasis on people and events that marked the life of the Institute during this time. The article contains some personal memories and comments, starting with author's early research in the Nencki Institute, under communism, years of directorship of the Institute (1991-2002) and, finally, the current time.