“The chances of Israeli science competing with big American science are...” — Aaron Ciechanover Quote

“The chances of Israeli science competing with big American science are small. For almost 15 years, we had no competition.”

“Towards the end of the military service, I had to make what I assume has been the most important decision in my career: to start a residency in clinical medicine, in surgery, which was my favorite choice, or to enroll into graduate school and start a career in scientific research. It was clear to me that I was heading for graduate school.”

“To develop drugs for people, we basically dismantle the system. In the lab, we look at things the size of a cell or two. We dismantle life into very small models.”

“When you're taking chances, you know it's not going to please everybody.”

“The decision to use only the name Christo was made deliberately when we were young because it is difficult for one artist to get established and we wanted to put all the chances on our side.”

“I believe if you write a great book, the chances are it'll get a great reception.”