Frederick Sanger

I and my colleagues here have been engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. ”

I believe that we have been doing this not primarily to achieve riches or even honour, but rather because we were interested in the work, enjoyed doing it and felt very strongly that it was worthwhile. ”

I was married to Margaret Joan Howe in 1940. Although not a scientist herself she has contributed more to my work than anyone else by providing a peaceful and happy home. ”

In this atmosphere I soon became interested in nucleic acids. ”