Quote by Frederick Sanger
When I was young my Father used to tell me that the two most worth

When I was young my Father used to tell me that the two most worthwhile pursuits in life were the pursuit of truth and of beauty and I believe that Alfred Nobel must have felt much the same when he gave these prizes for literature and the sciences. – Frederick Sanger

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And indeed this theme has been at the centre of all my research since 1943, both because of its intrinsic fascination and my conviction that a knowledge of sequences could contribute much to our understanding of living matter. – Frederick Sanger

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It is like a voyage of discovery into unknown lands, seeking not for new territory but for new knowledge. It should appeal to those with a good sense of adventure. – Frederick Sanger

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All the beauty of the world, tis but skin deep. – Ralph Venning

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Beauty is one of the rare things that do not lead to doubt of God. – Jean Anouilh

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When everything else physical and mental seems to diminish, the appreciation of beauty is on the increase. – Bernard Berenson

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I am not fighting for success, just to get more beauty out of myself and share it with more people. – Ben Okri

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