Melvin Calvin

Chemistry United States 1911 – 1997 99 quotes

He elucidated the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis, winning a Nobel Prize.

Quotes by Melvin Calvin

My work on the origin of life was a natural extension of my interest in fundamental biochemical processes.

Autobiography 1992

The beauty of a scientific theory lies in its ability to explain a wide range of phenomena.

Book 1981

Collaboration with my colleagues was absolutely essential to our success.

Nobel Lecture 1960

The universe is a vast laboratory, and we are its curious observers.

Speech 1974

The pursuit of fundamental knowledge often leads to unexpected practical applications.

Public Lecture 1987

The most important thing is to keep asking 'why?'

Advice to Students 1966

The intricate dance of molecules within a living cell is a marvel of nature.

Scientific Article 1954

My early days in science were filled with a sense of adventure and the thrill of the unknown.

Autobiography 1993

The scientific community is a global one, transcending national boundaries.

Speech 1977

The quest for understanding is what drives us forward as a species.

Book 1989

The fundamental biological problem is the origin of life itself.

Book 1969

Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter and the changes it undergoes.

Lecture 1950

Photosynthesis is the most important chemical reaction on Earth.

Nobel Lecture 1961

Life is a chemical process.

Book: Chemical Evolution 1971

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

Interview 1945

Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.

Speech 1965

In the beginning, there was carbon.

Book 1969

The key to understanding life lies in the chemistry of carbon compounds.

Article 1957

Nature is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.

Letter 1970

Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing.

Speech 1955