Kary Mullis

Biochemist American 1944 – 2019

Invented polymerase chain reaction technique.

383 quotes

"Science is the pursuit of truth through observation and experimentation."
Science
"Music is the language that transcends all boundaries."
Music
"Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect."
Justice
"The most important thing is to never stop asking questions."
Education
"I believe in the power of human potential to solve any problem."
Inspiration
"Imagination is more important than knowledge, because knowledge is limited."
Imagination
"The beauty of the unknown is that it holds infinite possibilities."
"Your choices define who you are, not your circumstances."
Freedom
"The greatest gift you can give someone is your full attention."
Relationships
"Life is what you make of it, so make it count."
Life
"I've learned that the most valuable lessons come from the hardest times."
Wisdom
"Success is not about being the best, it's about being better than you were."
Success
"The journey is more important than the destination."
Adventure
"Faith is the bridge between what we know and what we hope."
Faith
"Every moment is an opportunity to make a better choice."
Motivation
"The strength of a person is measured by their compassion, not their power."
Strength
"Love is the only force powerful enough to change the world."
Love
"Time waits for no one, so make every second count."
Time
"Happiness is found in the simple things we often overlook."
Happiness
"The future is not something that happens to you, it's something you create."
Dreams
"Peace begins within, before it can exist in the world."
Peace
"Every person has a story worth telling and listening to."
Relationships
"The power of forgiveness is that it sets you free."
Wisdom
"Technology should enhance human connection, not replace it."
Technology
"The idea is to try and find patterns that might not have been noticed before."
Science
"I wanted to understand how DNA actually worked, and PCR gave me the tool to explore that."
Knowledge
"Creative thinking requires the freedom to make mistakes and learn from them."
Creativity
"Nature has a way of revealing its secrets to those patient enough to ask the right questions."
Nature
"Scientific breakthroughs often come from asking 'what if' instead of accepting 'that's how it is.'"
"The best discoveries are usually accidents waiting to happen to prepared minds."
Wisdom