"Better understanding of the natural world not only enhances all of us as human beings, but can also be harnessed for the better good, leading to improved health and quality of life.“

-Paul Nurse

posted in health

Paul Nurse quote about health: "Better understanding of the natural world not only enhances all of us as human beings, but can also ..."

Other Quotes

Discover more inspiring quotes from our collection

"Like many students, I found the drudgery of real experiments and the slowness of progress a complete shock, and at my low points I contemplated other alternative careers including study of the philosophy or sociology of science."

-Paul Nurse

scienceView Quote

"I think it was this curiosity about the natural world which awoke my early interest in science."

-Paul Nurse

scienceView Quote

"I have an idealistic view of science as a liberalising and progressive force for humanity."

-Paul Nurse

scienceView Quote

"I felt strongly that since the pursuit of good science was so difficult it was essential that the problem being studied was an important one to justify the effort expanded."

-Paul Nurse

scienceView Quote

"It was during my time at secondary school that I abandoned religion."

-Paul Nurse

religionView Quote

"I met my wife Anne who was a sociology student, and her influence together with activities associated with the student movement of the time opened up my interests amongst other things into the theatre, art, music, politics and philosophy."

-Paul Nurse

politicsView Quote

Same Category

More quotes in this category

"Mr. Speaker, our Nation must no longer be complacent about underage drinking and its alarming consequences. We must bring this national public health crisis out of the shadow and into the bright light of a national priority."

-Lucille Roybal-Allard

healthView Quote

"Illegal immigration is not just a matter of interest in states along our border with Mexico. It is having an effect on local economies, schools, health care delivery, and public safety all across the country."

-Roger Wicker

healthView Quote

"It's been proven that fitting more activity into your day can greatly improve your health."

-Pierre Dukan

healthView Quote

"Smoking is the now the principal avoidable cause of premature death in Britain. It hits the worst off people hardest of all. Smoking is one of the principal causes of the health gap which leads to poorer people being ill more often and dying sooner."

-Frank Dobson

healthView Quote

"Yoga is at the core of my health and wellness routine even if it's only for 10 to 15 minutes I find it helps me to re-center and to focus as well as improve my overall core strength."

-Miranda Kerr

healthView Quote

"I learned that people everywhere are basically the same and have similar goals that we do. They want health and happiness and the opportunity to provide for their families."

-Steve Kerr

healthView Quote