Barbara McClintock

I was never afraid to be wrong.

The most exciting thing is to find something new.

I hope that my work will inspire others to look at the world with fresh eyes.

It's a privilege to be able to do what you love.

I was always an independent thinker.

Science is about asking questions and seeking answers.

Don't be afraid to go against the current.

The cell is a marvel of complexity.

I had a very strong sense of what was right.

My work was my life.

The joy of discovery is immense.

I was always drawn to the unknown.

It's important to have an open mind.

I never sought fame, only understanding.

The answers are often simpler than we imagine.

I was always a visual person.

The organism knows what it's doing.

When you're really interested in something, you don't have to be pushed. The interest will pull you.

I was just so interested in what I was doing, I didn't care about anything else.

I never thought of myself as a woman in science. I was just a scientist.