James D. Watson Thinking Quotations

Science has always been my preoccupation and when you think a breakthrough is possible, it is terribly exciting.

Some think there is something wrong about enhancing people.

Every time you understand something, religion becomes less likely. Only with the discovery of the double helix and the ensuing genetic revolution have we had grounds for thinking that the powers held traditionally to be the exclusive property of the gods might one day be ours. 5

I think the reason people are dealing with science less well now than 50 years ago is that it has become so complicated.

People say it would be terrible if we made all girls pretty. I think it would be great.

I don't think we are here for anything. We're just products of evolution. You can say, "Gee, your life must be pretty bleak if you don't think there's a purpose." But I'm anticipating a good lunch.