John Kendrew

“Unfair discrimination exists whether we like it or not; I wouldn't have married a gum-chewing vegetarian. Ultimately, we'll help the people we discriminate against if we try to understand more about them; genetics will lead to a world where there is a sympathy for the underdog.”

“You should always use your Nobel prize money to buy property.”

“I appreciated being rich because it allowed me to study in Paris and Geneva.”

“I think I've succeeded more by learning what needed to be done next and getting help in getting it done. I was just very focused and impatient.”