Try hard to find out what you're good at and what your passions are, and where the two converge, and build your life around that.

All of civility depends on being able to contain the rage of individuals.

Everybody has to learn for the first time.

If it takes you 20 or 25 years to establish yourself in one field, you really ought to be careful not to stray too far.

When I was in high school, I became interested in cytochemistry: chemical analysis under the microscope, and trying to understand the composition of cells.

I hope I've lived a life of science whose style will encourage younger people.

I believe I am a person with unusual talents. I think I'd be a liar or stupid if I were to deny that.