John Kendrew

Biophysicist English 1917 – 1997

First to determine protein three-dimensional structure.

378 quotes

"Failure in the laboratory is merely data pointing toward success."
Motivation
"Peace of mind comes from knowing you've pursued truth with integrity."
Peace
"The invisible architecture of life is far more elegant than we can imagine."
Art
"To dream of understanding the universe is the noblest of human endeavors."
Dreams
"Behind every scientific breakthrough lies extraordinary dedication and sacrifice."
Success
"The history of science is the history of human courage against ignorance."
History
"Nature's secrets are written in a language of atoms and bonds."
Technology
"Kindness in teaching science ensures its wisdom passes to future generations."
Kindness
"To study life itself is to stand at the threshold of the sacred."
Faith
"Every moment spent in the laboratory is a conversation with nature."
Solitude
"The strength of science is its willingness to be wrong in pursuit of truth."
Strength
"Fear of the unknown drives discovery; embrace it in your research."
Fear
"Power over nature comes not through force but through understanding."
Power
"The health of science depends on the questions we dare to ask."
Health
"An adventure into the molecular realm reveals dimensions beyond imagination."
Adventure
"The technology of our time allows us to see what ancient philosophers could only dream of."
Technology
"In literature and in science, the best stories reveal fundamental truths."
Literature
"The politics of research should always favor the pursuit of truth over convenience."
Politics
"War against ignorance is the only war worth fighting with all our might."
War
"Gratitude for those who came before us fuels our responsibility to future discoverers."
Gratitude
"Relationships with colleagues grow stronger when built on shared curiosity and respect."
Relationships
"To change the world, first change how you see the molecules that compose it."
Change
"Hope lies in the possibility that every problem has a solution waiting to be found."
Hope
"The freedom to question and investigate is the foundation of all progress."
Freedom
"Justice in science means giving credit where discovery truly occurred."
Justice
"Money spent on fundamental research is an investment in humanity's future."
Money
"The music of molecular science is heard by those patient enough to listen."
Music
"Love of knowledge kept me at the bench for countless years."
Love
"Family ties, like chemical bonds, hold us together through invisible forces."
Family
"Friendship in science means someone who will tell you when your hypothesis is wrong."
Friendship