Dorothy Hodgkin
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.
It is a most exciting problem, and I feel very lucky to be working on it.
The structure of penicillin is really quite beautiful and complicated.
I think I have found the structure of vitamin B12.
It has been a long and difficult road, but very rewarding.
I am so happy to have solved this problem after so many years.
The Nobel Prize is a great honour, but the real reward is the joy of discovery.
I hope my work will inspire other women to pursue science.
Science is a wonderful adventure, full of surprises and challenges.
I believe that understanding the structure of molecules is key to understanding life itself.
The beauty of crystals is endless, and each one tells a story.
I am always learning something new, even after all these years.
It is important to be patient and persistent in scientific research.
I often think of the many people who have helped me along the way.
My work is my passion, and I am grateful for every day I can spend on it.
The world is full of unsolved mysteries, and that is what makes science so exciting.
I hope that my discoveries will contribute to human health and well-being.
There is a certain elegance in the way molecules are put together.
I believe in the power of collaboration and sharing knowledge.
The path to discovery is rarely straight, but it is always fascinating.