I have the same sense of the power and virtue of knowledge that some people get from a religious background. – Walter Gilbert
Its easier to change what you do than people think it is. If you dont change, your field changes around you. – Walter Gilbert
Science doesnt in the slightest depend on trust. It depends completely on the belief that you can demonstrate something for yourself. – Walter Gilbert
Early on, its good to develop the ability to write. Learning to write is a useful exercise, even if what youre writing about is not that relevant. – Walter Gilbert