Dorothy Hodgkin

I was captured by chemistry and by crystals.

The most exciting moment was when I first saw the electron density map of penicillin.

It was like a detective story, slowly piecing together the structure.

X-ray crystallography is a beautiful technique, revealing the invisible.

Science is a wonderful pursuit, full of discovery and wonder.

The structure of vitamin B12 was a formidable challenge, but ultimately very rewarding.

One must be persistent and patient in scientific research.

I never thought of myself as a woman scientist, just a scientist.

The beauty of a molecule is in its arrangement of atoms.

My work on insulin was a lifelong endeavor, and a great source of satisfaction.

The Nobel Prize was a great honor, but the real reward is the discovery itself.

Science is a collaborative effort, and I was fortunate to work with many talented people.

There is always more to learn, more to discover.

The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.

Crystals are like tiny puzzles, waiting to be solved.

The structure of matter holds many secrets, and X-rays help us unlock them.

I believe in the power of observation and careful experimentation.

The world is full of fascinating structures, both natural and man-made.

My early interest in minerals led me to the study of crystals.

The joy of discovery is what drives a scientist.