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When I was young my Father used to tell me that the two most worthwhile pursuits in life were the pursuit of truth and o
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"When I was young my Father used to tell me that the two most worthwhile pursuits in life were the pursuit of truth and of beauty and I believe that Alfred Nobel must have felt much the same when he gave these prizes for literature and the sciences"

- Frederick Sanger

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This quote by Frederick Sanger speaks to the value of fact and charm in life. He suggests that his daddy, and likely Alfred Nobel, believed that these two pursuits were the most beneficial. This implies that fact and appeal are of the utmost importance and needs to be sought after. Sanger's quote likewise suggests that Nobel's rewards for literature and the sciences were a way of honoring those who had actually achieved quality in these pursuits. This quote is a reminder that reality and appeal ought to be valued and celebrated, which those who pursue them ought to be rewarded. It is a suggestion that fact and charm are necessary elements of a significant life.

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Frederick Sanger This quote is written / told by Frederick Sanger between August 13, 1918 and November 19, 2013. He was a famous Scientist from United Kingdom. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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