Francis Collins

The pursuit of scientific knowledge is a deeply human endeavor.

The universe is a book written in the language of mathematics, and science is the key to understanding it.

The human genome is a source of both wonder and humility.

Science and faith can coexist and even enrich each other.

The greatest challenge in science is not just to discover new facts, but to understand their meaning.

The human genome is a testament to the power of collaboration and international cooperation.

The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey.

The beauty of the genome is that it reveals both our commonality and our individuality.

The scientific endeavor is a testament to the human spirit of inquiry.

The human genome is a profound and beautiful text, and we are just beginning to learn how to read it.

Science is the only sure path to objective knowledge, but it cannot answer the question of why we are here or what our purpose is.

Faith is not about turning off your brain; it's about opening your heart to the possibility of something greater.

The human genome is the instruction book for building a human being.

I am thrilled that the human genome is now complete, but it is just the beginning of understanding our complexity.

Evolution is a fact, and it is the framework upon which we understand biology.

There is no conflict between science and faith; they are two windows on the same truth.

As a scientist, I see God's handiwork in the elegance of DNA.

Bioethics must guide us as we unlock the secrets of life.

The language of God is written in the code of life itself.

I came to faith not despite science, but because of it.