Sean O'Casey Quotes

American research and resources have literally changed the face of humanity, by tackling deadly and once-deadly diseases.

One of the greatest gifts science has brought to the world is continuing elimination of the supernatural …. We can live our lives without the constant fear that we have offended this or that deity who must be placated by incantation or sacrifice, or that we are at the mercy of devils or the Fates. With increasing knowledge, the intellectual darkness that surrounds us is illuminated and we learn more of the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

With the right policies and regulations, the opportunities for American medical advancement and scientific innovation are boundless.

Innovation, especially in America, is continuing at a breakneck pace, even in areas facing substantial political or regulatory headwinds. The advances in health care in particular are breathtaking - so many selfless souls are working to advance science, and this is heartening.

I think I can wipe out diabetes.

Darkness comes. In the middle of it, the future looks blank. The temptation to quit is huge. Don't. You are in good company... You will argue with yourself that there is no way forward. But with God, nothing is impossible. He has more ropes and ladders and tunnels out of pits than you can conceive. Wait. Pray without ceasing. Hope.

Scientists have established huge numbers of links between particular diseases and snippets of DNA, but in the great majority of cases, this has not yet been translated into treatments that can help cure patients. These treatments will come - tomorrow, or the day after.

The birth of science rang the death-knell of an arbitrary and constantly interposing Supreme Power.

You can't rush the science, but when the science points you in the right direction, then you can start rushing.

Science is a beautiful gift to humanity; we should not distort it.

Stem cell research holds enormous promise for easing human suffering, and federal support is critical to its success.

The U.S. has the finest research scientists in the world, but we are falling far behind other countries, like South Korea and Singapore, that are moving forward with embryonic stem cell research.

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

I can cure AIDS, and I will.

I think that research is incredibly important and hopefully one day there will be a cure for cancer. They are making great strides.

Embryonic stem cell research has the potential to alleviate so much suffering. Surely, by working together we can harness its life-giving potential.

If we reject science, we reject the common man.

I don't want to die until I see cancer cured.

Embryonic stem cell research is a key that will unlock the future.

The true division of humanity is between those who live in light and those who live in darkness. Our aim must be to diminish the number of the latter and increase the number of the former. That is why we demand education and knowledge.

When man seized the loadstone of science, the loadstar of superstition vanished in the clouds.

I have striven not to laugh at human actions, not to weep at them, nor to hate them, but to understand them.

To mistrust science and deny the validity of scientific method is to resign your job as a human. You'd better go look for work as a plant or wild animal.

I would love to be remembered for ridding the world of disease, but my knowledge of science comes from episodes of 'Nova' and shows on the Discovery Channel. I don't think a superficial understanding of shark behavior and black holes can help cure diseases.

Trust science, believe that innovation and discoveries are good for us, and make decisions based on data and evidence.