Quote by Paul Nurse
I met my wife Anne who was a sociology student, and her influence

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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I felt strongly that since the pursuit of good science was so difficult it was essential that the problem being studied was an important one to justify the effort expanded. – Paul Nurse

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I think Ralph Nader is the biggest liar in American politics when he said it didnt matter who was president. – James Carville

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All the president is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing, and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway. – Harry S. Truman

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If I cry, its about the personal loss of a friend or something like that. But when it comes to politics – no, I dont cry. – Nancy Pelosi

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I was in the Commons recently and saw a young lady wearing a nice pair of shoes. I said I liked them and she said my shoes were the reason she became involved in politics. – Theresa May

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My next project is to get back to that. Actually, to learn how to write poetry. Im not kidding. – Harry Mathews

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Reform is not pleasant, but grievous no person can reform themselves without suffering and hard work, how much less a nation. – Thomas Carlyle

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What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others. – French Proverb

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In these times you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning. – Carl Sandburg, New York Post, 9 September 1960

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