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It has been a privilege to pursue knowledge for its own sake and t

It has been a privilege to pursue knowledge for its own sake and to see how it might help mankind in more practical ways. – Paul Nurse

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I met my wife Anne who was a sociology student, and her influence together with activities associated with the student movement of the time opened up my interests amongst other things into the theatre, art, music, politics and philosophy. – Paul Nurse

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I have an idealistic view of science as a liberalising and progressive force for humanity. – Paul Nurse

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Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch. – Ivern Ball

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Knowledge is the best eraser in the world for disharmony, distrust, despair, and the endless physical deficiencies of man. – Orlando A. Battista

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Checking the results of a decision against its expectations shows executives what their strengths are, where they need to improve, and where they lack knowledge or information. – Peter Drucker

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Henceforth the leaves of the tree of knowledge were for women, and for the healing of the nations. – Lucy Stone

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