Dorothy Hodgkin

The complexity of nature is endlessly fascinating.

I have tried to live a life of service through science.

The discovery of the structure of penicillin saved countless lives. That is the real reward.

Do not be afraid of difficult problems. They are the most interesting ones.

Crystallography is both an art and a science.

I have been blessed with a long life of discovery.

The fight against disease is a global effort. Science is our best weapon.

Every atom has its place in the grand scheme of things.

I look at my models and see not just atoms, but the machinery of life itself.