Our ... advantage was that we had evolved unstated but fruitful methods of collaboration ... If either of us suggested a new idea, the other, while taking it seriously, would attempt to demolish it in a candid but non-hostile manner.

It now seems certain that the amino acid sequence of any protein is determined by the sequence of bases in some region of a particular nucleic acid molecule.

Since I essentially knew nothing, I had an almost completely free choice.

Christianity may be OK between consenting adults in private but should not be taught to young children.

Exact knowledge is the enemy of vitalism.

Evolution is cleverer than you are.

Avoid the temptation to work so hard that there is no time left for serious thinking.