Charles Best

Sometimes the most profound discoveries come from the most unexpected places.

We were just trying to keep the dogs alive, and then the people.

The only thing predictable about research is its unpredictability.

If you want to understand something, try to change it.

The glory of science is not in the discovery itself, but in the journey of discovery.

We had no idea what we were doing, which was probably a good thing.

The best way to solve a problem is to make it someone else's problem, or at least share the burden.

Medicine is an art, but it's an art that relies heavily on science, and a bit of luck.

The only thing more stubborn than a scientist is a disease.

We were just trying to make a difference, one dog at a time.

The pursuit of knowledge is a messy business, but someone has to do it.

Don't be afraid to challenge the established wisdom; it's often wrong.

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

We were just trying to find a way to help people, and we stumbled upon something extraordinary.

The greatest reward in science is not fame or fortune, but the satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference.

The discovery of insulin was not just a scientific triumph, but a profound testament to the human capacity for compassion and the relentless pursuit of alleviating suffering.

In the face of a disease that once meant certain death, we found not despair, but a renewed sense of purpose, a collective will to extend life and restore hope.

The laboratory, for all its sterile precision, is ultimately a place where the deepest questions of life and death are confronted, where the very fabric of existence is probed.

To witness the return of vitality to a dying child, to see the spark of life rekindled, is to experience a profound spiritual awakening, a glimpse of the divine within the human.

Our work was a constant reminder of the fragility of life, but also of its incredible resilience, its inherent drive to persist and flourish.