“Science is far from the center of the world for most people: even for ...” — Bruce Beutler Quote

“Science is far from the center of the world for most people: even for many with highly sophisticated tastes, interests, and accomplishments.”

“A mutation can create an alternative form of a phenomenon - a phenotype or trait - and we can learn a lot by seeing this alternative state. Once I saw a mouse with no eyelids. It simply had a membrane over the eyes. I found it fascinating that there is a single gene required for eyelids to develop.”

“I grew up hoping that my father might win a Nobel Prize.”

“Half of the equation is men, and right now, unfortunately, men are running the majority of corporations, so we have to make sure that if that is the case, that they are respectful and honor women for their true accomplishments.”

“We're raising a generation of kids who are being overly praised for incredibly minor accomplishments. I think it's counter-productive.”

“Friend, there's no greater investment in life than in being a people builder. Relationships are more important than our accomplishments.”