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" After taking my B.A. degree in 1939 I remained at the University for a further year to take an advanced course in Biochemistry, and surprised myself and my teachers by obtaining a first class examination result. "
Class
Myself
Result
" And indeed this theme has been at the centre of all my research since 1943, both because of its intrinsic fascination and my conviction that a knowledge of sequences could contribute much to our understanding of living matter. "
Understanding
Knowledge
Research
" I and my colleagues here have been engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. "
Here
Been
Colleagues
" 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. "
Believe
Achieve
Work
" Influenced by him, and probably even more so by my brother Theodore (a year older than me), I soon became interested in biology and developed a respect for the importance of science and the scientific method. "
Me
Science
Biology
" Initially I had intended to study medicine, but before going to University I had decided that I would be better suited to a career in which I could concentrate my activities and interests more on a single goal than appeared to be possible in my father's profession. "
Better
Goal
Father
" In this atmosphere I soon became interested in nucleic acids. "
Atmosphere
Interested
Soon
" It is like a voyage of discovery into unknown lands, seeking not for new territory but for new knowledge. It should appeal to those with a good sense of adventure. "
Adventure
Discovery
Good
" It was Neuberger who first taught me how to do research, both technically and as a way of life, and I owe much to him. "
Me
Him
Way
" 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. "
Work
Peaceful
She
" Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations. "
Science
Research
Most
" Through art and science in their broadest senses it is possible to make a permanent contribution towards the improvement and enrichment of human life and it is these pursuits that we students are engaged in. "
Improvement
Art
Human
" Until 1943 I received no stipend. I was able to support myself as my mother was the daughter of a relatively wealthy cotton manufacturer. "
Myself
Mother
Support
" When I was young my Father used to tell me that the two most worthwhile pursuits in life were the pursuit of truth and of beauty and I believe that Alfred Nobel must have felt much the same when he gave these prizes for literature and the sciences. "
Life
Me
Believe
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