"I have always believed that science has the power to change the world for the better. I have always believed that science has the power to improve the lives of all people. And I am proud of it."

"I am among those who think that science has great beauty. A scientist in his laboratory is not merely a technician: he is also a child confronting natural phenomena that impress him as though they wer…"

"A scientist in his laboratory is not only a technician: he is also a child placed before natural phenomena which impress him like a fairy tale."

"I would like to think that the discoveries we have made will one day prove to be of benefit to humanity."

"There are cruel, ignorant people who have tried to make my work appear bad. But it is not bad. It is good. It is for the good of humanity."