When I was young my Father used to tell me that the two most worthwhile pursuits in life were the pursuit of truth and of beauty and I believe that Alfred Nobel must have felt much the same when he gave these prizes for literature and the sciences.
Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations. - Frederick Sanger
Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations.
- Frederick Sanger
Through art and science in their broadest senses it is possible to make a permanent contribution towards the improvement and enrichment of human life… - Frederick Sanger
Through art and science in their broadest senses it is possible to make a permanent contribution towards the improvement and enrichment of human life…
And indeed this theme has been at the centre of all my research since 1943, both because of its intrinsic fascination and my conviction that a knowle… - Frederick Sanger
And indeed this theme has been at the centre of all my research since 1943, both because of its intrinsic fascination and my conviction that a knowle…
When I was young my Father used to tell me that the two most worthwhile pursuits in life were the pursuit of truth and of beauty and I believe that A… - Frederick Sanger
When I was young my Father used to tell me that the two most worthwhile pursuits in life were the pursuit of truth and of beauty and I believe that A…
After taking my B.A. degree in 1939 I remained at the University for a further year to take an advanced course in Biochemistry, and surprised myself … - Frederick Sanger
After taking my B.A. degree in 1939 I remained at the University for a further year to take an advanced course in Biochemistry, and surprised myself …
Initially I had intended to study medicine, but before going to University I had decided that I would be better suited to a career in which I could c… - Frederick Sanger
Initially I had intended to study medicine, but before going to University I had decided that I would be better suited to a career in which I could c…
Until 1943 I received no stipend. I was able to support myself as my mother was the daughter of a relatively wealthy cotton manufacturer. - Frederick Sanger
Until 1943 I received no stipend. I was able to support myself as my mother was the daughter of a relatively wealthy cotton manufacturer.
It is like a voyage of discovery into unknown lands, seeking not for new territory but for new knowledge. It should appeal to those with a good sense… - Frederick Sanger
It is like a voyage of discovery into unknown lands, seeking not for new territory but for new knowledge. It should appeal to those with a good sense…
I was married to Margaret Joan Howe in 1940. Although not a scientist herself she has contributed more to my work than anyone else by providing a pea… - Frederick Sanger
I was married to Margaret Joan Howe in 1940. Although not a scientist herself she has contributed more to my work than anyone else by providing a pea…
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