James Watson

Co-discoverer of DNA structure

Modern influential 106 sayings

Sayings by James Watson

I never learned how to do experiments properly.

Unspecified — Reflecting on his scientific training
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I always looked for the most beautiful women.

Unspecified — Interview about his personal life
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I'm a Darwinian. I believe in natural selection.

Unspecified — Interview
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It's good to be a little bit mad.

Unspecified — General advice
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I don't believe in God. I believe in science.

Unspecified — Interview
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The less you know, the more you can discover.

Unspecified — Advice to young scientists
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I was never good at math.

Unspecified — Reflecting on his skills
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I'm a very impatient person.

Unspecified — Interview
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The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

Unspecified — General advice
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I don't care about being liked.

Unspecified — Interview
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I'm not a politician. I'm a scientist.

2007 — Interview after controversial remarks
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It's all about the genes.

Unspecified — General statement about biology
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I always wanted to be famous.

Unspecified — Reflecting on his aspirations
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Science is a contact sport.

Unspecified — Metaphor for scientific competition
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I think we should be able to choose our children's genes.

Unspecified — Speaking about genetic engineering
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I'm not afraid to speak my mind.

Unspecified — Interview
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The truth is often unpopular.

Unspecified — General observation
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I don't believe in political correctness.

Unspecified — Interview
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I've always been an outsider.

Unspecified — Reflecting on his personality
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The more you know, the more you realize you don't know.

Unspecified — General observation about knowledge
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