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 think it was this curiosity about the natural world which awoke my early interest in science. – Paul Nurse

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Science
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Like many students, I found the drudgery of real experiments and the slowness of progress a complete shock, and at my low points I contemplated other alternative careers including study of the philosophy or sociology of science. – Paul Nurse

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Better understanding of the natural world not only enhances all of us as human beings, but can also be harnessed for the better good, leading to improved health and quality of life. – Paul Nurse

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One thing I have learned in my time in politics is that if one of the parties is shameless, the other party cannot afford to be spineless. – Frank Lautenberg

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There are no morals in politics there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a scoundrel. – Vladimir Lenin

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I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians. – Charles de Gaulle

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A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip. – Caskie Stinnett

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An error is the more dangerous in proportion to the degree of truth which it contains. – Henri Frederic Amiel

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We need a better way to talk about eating animals, a way that doesnt ignore or even just shruggingly accept things like habits, cravings, family and history but rather incorporates them into the conversation. The more they are allowed in, the more able we will be to follow our best instincts. – Jonathan Safran Foer

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If I could have one prayer answered, I would pray for patience. I move so fast sometimes. I try to slow down. – Debra Winger

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