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I and my colleagues here have been engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.

~Frederick Sanger

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Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations.

~Frederick Sanger

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I believe that we have been doing this not primarily to achieve riches or even honour, but rather because we were interested in the work, enjoyed doing it and felt very strongly that it was worthwhile.

~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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I was married to Margaret Joan Howe in 1940. Although not a scientist herself she has contributed more to my work than anyone else by providing a peaceful and happy home.

~Frederick Sanger

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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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Influenced by him, and probably even more so by my brother Theodore (a year older than me), I soon became interested in biology and developed a respect for the importance of science and the scientific method.

~Frederick Sanger

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It was Neuberger who first taught me how to do research, both technically and as a way of life, and I owe much to him.

~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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Through art and science in their broadest senses it is possible to make a permanent contribution towards the improvement and enrichment of human life and it is these pursuits that we students are engaged in.

~Frederick Sanger

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Scientist

Born: August 13th, 1918

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