Quote by George Porter
When the honour is given to that scientist personally the happines

When the honour is given to that scientist personally the happiness is sweet indeed. Science is, on the whole, an informal activity, a life of shirt sleeves and coffee served in beakers. – George Porter

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I have no doubt that we will be successful in harnessing the suns energy. If sunbeams were weapons of war, we would have had solar energy centuries ago. – George Porter

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It is not only my laboratory and my place of work but also my home, so that on the 30th October I was able to share my happiness immediately with my students and collaborators and, at the same time, with my wife and family. – George Porter

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Happiness
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Tonight I should like to thank all those who have shared my work and to acknowledge the debt that I owe to my wife whose encouragement to put research before all other things has been a great strength to me. – George Porter

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Happiness, I do not know where to turn to discover you on earth, in the air or the sky yet I know you exist and are no futile dream. – Rosalia de Castro

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Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness. – Abdul Kalam

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Happiness is a byproduct of function, purpose, and conflict those who seek happiness for itself seek victory without war. – William S. Burroughs

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I dont know the true meaning of happiness. – Jonathan Davis

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