Joshua Lederberg Quotes

Joshua Lederberg — American Scientist born on May 23, 1925, died on February 02, 2008

Joshua Lederberg, ForMemRS was an American molecular biologist known for his work in microbial genetics, artificial intelligence, and the United States space program. He was just 33 years old when he won the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering that bacteria can mate and exchange genes. He shared the prize with Edward L. Tatum and George Beadle who won for their work with genetics... (wikipedia)

All of civility depends on being able to contain the rage of individuals.

I did get a very fine education, and not just in science. It took some pressure on the part of my elders to convince me that I really should take an interest in humanities.

Being successful at a very young age gave me the confidence and the capability to try out other things.

I believe I am a person with unusual talents. I think I'd be a liar or stupid if I were to deny that.

I wish I had a talent for dropping things as well as taking on new ones. It gets to be quite a clutter after a while.