Kary Mullis

Biochemist American 1944 – 2019

Invented polymerase chain reaction technique.

383 quotes

"Time is the most valuable thing you have. Spend it wisely."
Time
"The best ideas are often the simplest ones."
Wisdom
"Perseverance is not just the will to win. It is refusing to lose."
Perseverance
"I've always been fascinated by the unknown."
Adventure
"Technology is a tool, not a destination."
Technology
"The pursuit of happiness is not selfish; it is essential."
Happiness
"Everything in nature is connected."
Nature
"You can't manufacture inspiration; you have to cultivate it."
Inspiration
"Truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it."
Truth
"Life is too short to waste on regret."
Life
"The most successful people are those who ask the most questions."
Success
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Imagination
"Every mistake is a lesson if you're willing to learn."
Education
"The universe is far more mysterious than we dare to imagine."
Wisdom
"Courage is not the absence of fear; it is action despite fear."
Courage
"Change is the only constant in the universe."
Change
"You can't love life until you love yourself."
Love
"Science is the best tool we have for understanding reality."
Science
"Freedom is the right to be yourself."
Freedom
"The greatest gift you can give someone is your time."
Kindness
"Peace comes from within, not from without."
Peace
"Every person has the potential to change the world."
Motivation
"Art is the expression of the soul through form."
Art
"Leadership is not about being in charge; it's about taking care of those around you."
Leadership
"Dreams are the blueprints of reality."
Dreams
"History repeats itself to those who don't pay attention."
History
"Patience is the virtue of the strong."
Patience
"Strength comes from overcoming adversity."
Strength
"Money is a tool, not a measure of worth."
Money
"Health is the greatest wealth."
Health