People go into science out of curiosity, not to win awards. But scientists are human and have ambitions. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes ambition award curiosity
I had an excellent math and physics teacher in high school named T.C. Patel, and in the university, I had truly dedicated professors in both physics and mathematics who gave me a sound foundation with which to pursue graduate studies. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan dedicateexcellentfoundation share on social
My mother, R. Rajalakshmi, taught at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, and during the day, I was well cared for by aunts and grandparents in the usual way of an extended Indian family. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan annamalaiauntcare Change image and share on social
I think we are intrinsically prone to being irrational and superstitious. A lot of it comes from our fear of the unknown and the fear of a lack of control over our fate. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan controlfatefear Change image and share on social
I'm awkward at these things. Just being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Karate Kid was a real surprise and I was a little uncomfortable. Pat Morita academyactoraward Change image and share on social
The thing I always liked best about touring abroad was constantly running into different people, different cultures, different foods. It really pumped up my batteries... I'm constantly playing to a demographically diverse audience... one generation is driven by nostalgia, the next by curiosity. And that's why I have no plans to retire. Gene Pitney abroadaudiencebattery share on social
My first career ambitions involved turning into a boy; I intended to be either a railway guard or a knight errant. Hilary Mantel ambitionboycareer Change image and share on social