“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.”
— Frederick Sanger
Author: Frederick Sanger
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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.”
— Frederick Sanger
Author: Frederick Sanger
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“I and my colleagues here have been engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.”
— Frederick Sanger
Author: Frederick Sanger
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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.”
— Frederick Sanger
Author: Frederick Sanger
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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.”
— Frederick Sanger
Author: Frederick Sanger
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“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.”
— Frederick Sanger
Author: Frederick Sanger
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