Vera Rubin

I think it's important for women to be in science, but I don't think it's important for them to be 'women in science.'

I've always been interested in things that are not understood.

The universe is full of mysteries. That's what makes it so interesting.

I'm not a 'dark matter' person. I'm a 'galaxy rotation curve' person.

I'm not trying to prove anything. I'm just trying to understand.

I'm not a 'theorist.' I'm an 'observer.'

I'm not a 'cosmologist.' I'm an 'astronomer.'

I'm not a 'Nobel Prize winner.' I'm a scientist.

I'm not a 'celebrity.' I'm a scientist.

I'm not a 'genius.' I'm just persistent.

I'm not a 'revolutionary.' I'm just doing my job.

I'm not a 'trailblazer.' I'm just following my curiosity.

I'm not a 'guru.' I'm just a scientist.

I'm not a 'philosopher.' I'm a scientist.

I'm not a 'prophet.' I'm a scientist.

I'm not a 'visionary.' I'm a scientist.

I'm not a 'legend.' I'm a scientist.

I'm not a 'hero.' I'm a scientist.

I'm not a 'rock star.' I'm a scientist.

I'm not a 'superstar.' I'm a scientist.