“The mystique associated with the bomb, the role that scientists played...” — Sidney Altman Quote

“The mystique associated with the bomb, the role that scientists played in it, and its general importance could not fail to impress even a six-year old.”

“We are very fortunate to be recognized here in such an extraordinary manner for work that we enjoy.”

“About seven years later I was given a book about the periodic table of the elements. For the first time I saw the elegance of scientific theory and its predictive power.”

“Naan' performed admirably, and the people have since associated me with that character. I am in no hurry to change that image.”

“In the Pythagorean system, thinking about numbers, or doing mathematics, was an inherently masculine task. Mathematics was associated with the gods, and with transcendence from the material world; women, by their nature, were supposedly rooted in this latter, baser realm.”

“I think it's important to change and not be associated with your character too much.”