"As I look back on the last few decades of my life, I am struck by the good fortune that came my way"

In this quote, Daniel Nathans reviews his life and recognizes the positive occasions that have actually happened to him. He uses the phrase "good fortune" to define these occasions, suggesting that they were not completely in his control however instead a lucky strike. By claiming he is "struck" by this good luck, Nathans seems a little blown away by his very own experiences, acknowledging that they have actually helped form him right into the individual he is today. On the whole, the quote recommends a sense of gratitude and admiration for the opportunities that life has actually presented to him.