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"Influenced by him, and probably even more so by my brother Theodore (a year older than me), I soon became interested in biology and developed a respect for the importance of science and the scientific method."
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"Specialized meaninglessness has come to be regarded, in certain circles, as a kind of hallmark of true science."
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"Things remain paranormal, as long as we scientists don't reveal the underlying physical processes."
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"If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat."
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"The disruption of science is one which abandons the method and seeks to conquer grounds outside its territory. It is not at all religion but this pseudo-science that is the enemy of science."
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"You can't understand depth of science, unless you challenge the published scientific data."
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"The important concept of the solar wind is that Space is not empty. It is an energy and particle filled environment that interacts with whatever is in it! Astronomers call this 'Dark Energy'."
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"You can put the human mind and body into strange states through the use of alien environments."
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"The vitamin, mineral, metal and oil content of the human body drastically alters its reactivity to radiation exposures."
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"Perhaps a physicist would know at once why this whole idea was absurd. But then, perhaps a physicist would be so locked into the consensus of his scientific community that it would be harder for him to accept an idea that transformed the meaning of everything he knew. Even if it were true."
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"Mathematics possesses not only truth but supreme beauty - a beauty cold and austere like that of a sculpture."
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"Until 1943 I received no stipend. I was able to support myself as my mother was the daughter of a relatively wealthy cotton manufacturer."
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"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 peaceful and happy home."
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"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 concentrate my activities and interests more on a single goal than appeared to be possible in my father's profession."
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"Influenced by him, and probably even more so by my brother Theodore (a year older than me), I soon became interested in biology and developed a respect for the importance of science and the scientific method."
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"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 of adventure."
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"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 and my teachers by obtaining a first class examination result."
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"It was Neuberger who first taught me how to do research, both technically and as a way of life, and I owe much to him."
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"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 knowledge of sequences could contribute much to our understanding of living matter."
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"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 it is these pursuits that we students are engaged in."
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"Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations."
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