Dorothy Hodgkin

The beauty of science lies in its ability to reveal hidden patterns.

I am a firm believer in the power of education to transform lives.

My work has been a constant source of intellectual stimulation and joy.

The journey of discovery is often more important than the destination.

The most important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.

I was captured by the beauty of crystals and the idea that one could discover the arrangement of atoms within them.

Science is a wonderful pursuit, full of discovery and the joy of understanding.

The structure of penicillin was a very exciting problem, and it was a great privilege to be involved in its solution.

It was a tremendous moment when we finally saw the structure of vitamin B12. It was like looking at a new world.

I have always been fascinated by the complexity of biological molecules.

The Nobel Prize is a great honour, but the real reward is the work itself.

I hope that my work will inspire young people, especially young women, to pursue careers in science.

X-ray crystallography is a beautiful technique, allowing us to see the invisible.

The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey.

We must always be open to new ideas and new ways of thinking.

The collaboration with my colleagues was essential to our success.

There is a great deal of beauty in the molecular world.

My early experiences with crystals were truly magical.

The structure of insulin was a long and challenging problem, but immensely rewarding.

It is important to encourage curiosity in children.