Dorothy Hodgkin

"You look at science, or at least at talk of science, and you find that it is assumed that there is no real conflict between science and religion. But there is, of course, a very real conflict."

"I was taught at school that science was as near to the truth as one could get, but this was not true."

"We have a responsibility to life, to the natural world and to the future to act with all the knowledge we have."

"Chemistry is a science, but also an art. Structure and form in molecules can be as beautiful as any sculpture."

"The most important thing is to have an open mind and curiosity about the world around us."

"Success comes not from working hard alone, but from understanding what you are working towards."

"I have always believed that scientific work is not done by individuals but by the scientific community as a whole."

"There is nothing that cannot be discovered by patient investigation and thought."

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."

"Life is too short to bear grudges or hold onto anger."

"In crystallography, we see the architecture of nature in its most perfect form."

"Education should awaken curiosity and foster the desire to understand the fundamental truths of nature."

"I have never been ambitious in the sense of wanting power or prestige, but in understanding nature."

"The beauty of nature lies not just in what we see, but in what we can understand through science."

"Every problem in science is an opportunity to learn something fundamental about the universe."

"Good science requires humility and the acceptance that we may be wrong."

"The work that brings the most satisfaction is work that helps others."

"I believe that knowledge, freely shared, makes the world a better place."

"Patience is not just a virtue in science, it is a necessity."

"The greatest discoveries often come from asking the simplest questions."

"Time spent in nature is time spent in the best laboratory."

"We must never stop questioning, never stop wondering, never stop exploring."

"The purpose of science is to serve humanity and improve life."

"Courage in science means being willing to challenge established ideas."

"Truth is not something that can be forced; it reveals itself to those who seek it patiently."

"The bonds between atoms are not unlike the bonds between people."

"In every crystal lies a story of creation and order."

"I have found that the most fulfilling work is that which pushes the boundaries of human understanding."

"Fear of the unknown should inspire investigation, not avoidance."

"The world needs more scientists who think deeply and question widely."