Rosalind Franklin

"A good scientist is never satisfied with incomplete answers."

"You must invest your whole self in your work."

"The world rewards those who persevere."

"I believe in the infinite possibilities of human potential."

"You look at science—or at least talk of it—as something very remote, very distant, which involves some sort of mysterious specialization. But science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated."

"Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated; one cannot exist without the other."

"In my view, all that is necessary for faith is the belief that by doing our best we shall come nearer to success."

"The most important thing is to work. Work is the great healer."

"A scientist's job is to observe nature, not to imagine it."

"You look at science as something very distant, but it is really part of everyday life."

"I have always been interested in the structure of things—how they fit together."

"The important thing is to approach the problem with the right intellectual framework."

"One must believe in the significance of one's work in order to succeed."

"The beauty of science lies in its precision and objectivity."

"I believe that to be a good scientist, you must be passionate about your work."

"Life's complexity is hidden beneath its surface simplicity."

"We must not be deceived by appearances; truth requires careful investigation."

"The pursuit of knowledge is never finished; there is always more to discover."

"Every problem in science is an opportunity to understand nature better."

"Patience in research is not a virtue—it is a necessity."

"One must have the courage to follow where evidence leads, not where wishes point."

"The laboratory is a place where dreams are tested against reality."

"Good science requires both imagination and rigorous discipline."

"I do not accept the notion that women are less capable of scientific thought."

"To understand nature, one must learn to see what is actually there, not what one expects."

"The structure of molecules reveals the structure of life itself."

"Failure in science is merely data that points toward a new direction."

"One's best work often comes from periods of intense focus and solitude."

"The crystalline structure of matter holds secrets of creation."

"A woman in science faces unique challenges, but these need not be insurmountable obstacles."