Kary Mullis

Biochemist American 1944 – 2019

Invented polymerase chain reaction technique.

383 quotes

"Adventure is out there, you just have to be brave enough to seek it."
Adventure
"Literature is the mirror of society."
Literature
"Philosophy teaches you how to think, not what to think."
Philosophy
"War is the failure of diplomacy."
War
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Technology should serve humanity, not the other way around."
Technology
"The only way to predict the future is to invent it."
Creativity
"Gratitude is the antidote to entitlement."
Gratitude
"Solitude is the soul's holiday."
Solitude
"Relationships are the foundation of happiness."
Relationships
"The greatest love is self-love."
Love
"Family is not just blood; it's who shows up for you."
Family
"True friendship is unconditional."
Friendship
"Hope is the most powerful force in the universe."
Hope
"Death is not the end; it's a transition."
Death
"The only way to fail is to stop trying."
Perseverance
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use it."
Knowledge
"Success is not a destination; it's a journey."
Success
"Happiness is a choice you make every day."
Happiness
"The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now."
Time
"Every person has a story worth hearing."
Wisdom
"The universe is listening to your thoughts."
Faith
"You are capable of more than you believe."
Motivation
"Life is a canvas; paint it with your own colors."
Creativity
"The only limit is the one you accept."
Inspiration
"Water always finds a way; so can you."
Perseverance
"The world needs your unique gift."
"In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take."
Courage
"The belief that all genuine scientific work is somehow mechanistic is a superstition that dies hard among scientists themselves."
Science
"I could sit on a stool and watch the stars all night long, thinking about the mysteries of the universe and my place in it."
Philosophy