Dorothy Hodgkin

Chemistry English 1910 – 1994 389 quotes

Determined structures of penicillin and vitamin B12

Quotes by Dorothy Hodgkin

I am still very much interested in the structure of penicillin and hope to get it out soon.

Letter to J.D. Bernal 1943

It is a most exciting problem, and I feel very lucky to be working on it.

Letter to J.D. Bernal 1943

The structure of penicillin is really quite beautiful and complicated.

Letter to Max Perutz 1945

I think I have found the structure of vitamin B12.

Letter to J.D. Bernal 1955

It has been a long and difficult road, but very rewarding.

Letter to J.D. Bernal 1955

I am so happy to have solved this problem after so many years.

Letter to family 1955

The Nobel Prize is a great honour, but the real reward is the joy of discovery.

Letter to a friend 1964

I hope my work will inspire other women to pursue science.

Letter to a student 1964

Science is a wonderful adventure, full of surprises and challenges.

Diary entry 1960

I believe that understanding the structure of molecules is key to understanding life itself.

Letter to a colleague 1950

The beauty of crystals is endless, and each one tells a story.

Letter to J.D. Bernal 1935

I am always learning something new, even after all these years.

Letter to a former student 1970

It is important to be patient and persistent in scientific research.

Letter to a student 1940

I often think of the many people who have helped me along the way.

Letter to a colleague 1965

My work is my passion, and I am grateful for every day I can spend on it.

Diary entry 1958

The world is full of unsolved mysteries, and that is what makes science so exciting.

Letter to a young scientist 1975

I hope that my discoveries will contribute to human health and well-being.

Letter to a medical researcher 1955

There is a certain elegance in the way molecules are put together.

Letter to a friend 1948

I believe in the power of collaboration and sharing knowledge.

Letter to a conference organizer 1960

The path to discovery is rarely straight, but it is always fascinating.

Diary entry 1952