Frederick SangerThrough 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… ▶371HumanityLife
Frederick SangerIn this atmosphere I soon became interested in nucleic acids.336Life
Frederick SangerI and my colleagues here have been engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.261Philosophy
Frederick SangerIt 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.223Time
Frederick SangerI 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.217Philosophy
Frederick SangerA DNA sequence for the genome of bacteriophage ΦX174 of approximately 5,375 nucleotides has been determined using the rapid and simple 'plus and minus' method. The sequence identi… ▶132Reading
Frederick SangerWhen 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 muc… ▶1910LifeReadingTruth
Frederick SangerUntil 1943 I received no stipend. I was able to support myself as my mother was the daughter of a relatively wealthy cotton manufacturer.146Truth
