Joseph Banks

The world is full of wonders, and the more we explore it, the more we shall find to admire.

It is not by chance, but by patient and laborious research, that great discoveries are made.

The greatest reward of a life of science is the consciousness of having contributed to the advancement of human knowledge.

I consider myself as a citizen of the world, and I am interested in everything that concerns the welfare of mankind.

The study of nature is a perpetual feast for the mind.

There is no end to the variety and beauty of the works of creation.

The true object of all travel is to learn, and to bring home new ideas and new observations.

I have always endeavoured to promote the cause of science, and to encourage those who are engaged in its pursuit.

The greatest pleasure I derive from my scientific pursuits is the hope that they may be of some benefit to mankind.

The more we know of nature, the more we shall admire the wisdom and power of its Creator.

It is by the patient accumulation of facts that we gradually arrive at a knowledge of the laws of nature.

I have always found that the best way to overcome difficulties is to meet them head-on.

The study of natural history is a source of perpetual wonder and delight.

The true scientist is one who is never satisfied with what he knows, but is always striving to learn more.

I have always considered the pursuit of knowledge as the noblest occupation of man.

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.

The greatest discoveries are often made by those who are not afraid to venture beyond the beaten path.

I have always been a firm believer in the power of observation and experiment.

The study of nature teaches us humility, and reminds us of our own insignificance in the grand scheme of things.

I have always found that the best way to understand a subject is to write about it.