Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations.

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.

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.

I and my colleagues here have been engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.

Until 1943 I received no stipend. I was able to support myself as my mother was the daughter of a relatively wealthy cotton manufacturer.

In this atmosphere I soon became interested in nucleic acids.

The reader is the final arbiter.

I am not a member of any political party, APC or PDP. I am a Democrat.

I'm not a follower. I'm a leader. And anyone who speaks their mind is always criticised.

Gratitude is one of the strongest pillars of a happy life.

Theory is like a book.It's full of meaningless words, a few want to read it and where stays the movie.

hate has no literature: real fear and real hate have no words

Teaching creativity to your child isn't like teaching good manners. No one can paint a masterpiece by bowing to another person's precepts about elbows on the table.

For people who are really alive to have life awakened is more important than to get a sandwich.

Jim Rohrbach sticks to his rules. You can learn from him and win, or ignore him and lose. It's an easy choice. He gives trend following a good name!

I think goodness is about how person behaves to person, and also person to world, to nature.