There are three great themes in science in the twentieth century : the atom, the computer, and the gene.

Tobacco, UV rays, viruses, heredity, and age are the main causes of cancer.

I had learned that science is a rewarding, active process of discovery, not the passive absorption of what others had discovered.

Science can improve lives in ways that are elegant in design and moving in practice.

All basic scientists who look to the NCI for funding should know that I will tolerate no retreat on the study of model systems and the pursuit of fundamental biological principles.

Our biggest single theme is trying to make the NIH work better with the same amount of money.

My ideal summer day was reading on the porch.